Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 5:36AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 5:36am
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 536 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tonasket, or 21 miles north of Omak, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 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...
Oroville, Loomis, Nighthawk, and Cordell.
This includes U.S. Highway 97 in Washington between mile markers 325
and 336.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Okanogan Valley; Western Okanogan County
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov