Washington Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/29/2026 11:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 11:31AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 29, 2026 - 11:31am
Expires: 
August 29, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
At 1130 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles north of Banks Lake South, or 44 miles south of Omak, moving east at 20 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