Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 1:44AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 1:44am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
At 144 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles east of Bridgeport, or 24 miles south of Omak, moving north at
55 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...
Okanogan and Nilles Corner.
This includes the following highways...
U.S. Highway 97 in Washington between mile markers 283 and 289.
U.S. Highway 20 in Washington between mile markers 230 and 232.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Okanogan Valley; Waterville Plateau
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: