Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 1:37AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 1:37am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 137 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lakeview, or 22 miles northwest of Moses Lake, moving north at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Ephrata, Lakeview, Soap Lake, and Laveview Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Waterville Plateau
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: