Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 12:29PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 12:29pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 1228 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles east of Sherman Pass, or 57 miles east 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...
Kettle Falls and Marcus.
This includes the following highways...
U.S. Highway 20 in Washington between mile markers 327 and 342.
U.S. Highway 395 in Washington between mile markers 236 and 246.
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