Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 11:15PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 11:15pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 1115 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles southwest of Chewelah, or 42 miles northwest of Spokane, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and penny size 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...
Chewelah, Fruitland, Cedonia, Gifford, Hunters, and Inchelium.
This includes U.S. Highway 395 in Washington between mile markers 205
and 214.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northeast Mountains; Okanogan Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov