Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 11:13AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 11:13am
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 1113 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 12 miles northwest of Sherman Pass, or 41 miles
northeast of Omak, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Republic, Curlew Lake State Park, and Malo.
This includes U.S. Highway 20 in Washington between mile markers 298
and 307.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Okanogan Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov