Washington Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/06/2026 19:02

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 7:02PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 6, 2026 - 7:02pm
Expires: 
May 6, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
At 702 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles west of Nordman, or 31 miles northwest of Priest River, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 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... Ruby. This includes U.S. Highway 20 in Washington between mile markers 397 and 406.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Northeast Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Spokane WA