Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 1:18PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:18pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 118 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles north of Nordman, or 28 miles west of Bonners Ferry, moving
east at 5 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central
Boundary and northwestern Bonner Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
If on or near Upper Priest Lake, get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Northern Panhandle
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov