Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 1:11PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:11pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 110 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Sherman Pass, or 56 miles east of Omak, moving
east 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 hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Davis Lake.
This includes U.S. Highway 20 in Washington between mile markers 326
and 327.
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.
Area Description:
Okanogan Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov