Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 12:40PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 12:40pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 1240 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles north of Sherman Pass, or 50 miles northeast of Omak, moving
east at 10 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...
Malo and Curlew.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Okanogan Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov