Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 10:51PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 10:51pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1050 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles northwest of Davenport, or 46 miles northwest of Cheney, moving
north at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lincoln, Miles, Fruitland, Cedonia, and Hunters.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Upper Columbia Basin; Spokane Area; Northeast Mountains; Okanogan Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov