Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 12:26PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 12:26pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 1226 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 28
miles northeast of Sherman Pass, or 72 miles northeast of Omak,
moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Pierre Lake Campground and Lauier.
This includes U.S. Highway 395 in Washington between mile markers 262
and 270.
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