Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 11:01AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 11:01am
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1101 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles northwest of Banks Lake South, or 45 miles south of Omak,
moving east at 25 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...
Sims Corner and Mold.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Upper Columbia Basin; Waterville Plateau
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov