Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 2:08AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 2:08am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
At 207 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 23
miles southeast of Nespelem Community, or 50 miles southeast of Omak,
moving north at 40 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...
Nespelem Community, Coulee Dam, Grand Coulee, Electric City, Elmer
City, Nespelem, Keller, Spring Canyon Campground, and Bagdad
Junction.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Upper Columbia Basin; Okanogan Highlands; Okanogan Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: