Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 3:45PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 3:45pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 345 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles east of Stehekin, or 30 miles west of Omak, moving east at 15
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...
Twisp and Black Pine Lake Campground.
This includes U.S. Highway 20 in Washington between mile markers 197
and 207.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Western Okanogan County
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov