Washington Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/05/2026 15:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 3:24PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 5, 2026 - 3:24pm
Expires: 
September 5, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 324 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Amanda Park, moving southwest at 10 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Humptulips.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Foothills of the Western and Southern Olympic Peninsula; Grays Harbor County Coast
Forcast Office: 
NWS Seattle WA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov