Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 6:01PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 6:01pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 600 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles southeast of
Chewelah to 19 miles northwest of Deer Park to 19 miles north of
Davenport. Movement was north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size 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...
Chewelah, Springdale, Valley, Fruitland, Cedonia, Chewelah Peak,
Hunters, and 49 Degrees North.
This includes U.S. Highway 395 in Washington between mile markers 191
and 213.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the
National Weather Service.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Northeast Mountains; Okanogan Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov