Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 2:13AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 2:13am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
At 212 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles north of Banks Lake South, or 44 miles north of Moses Lake,
moving north at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Sims Corner, Mold, and Leahy.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Upper Columbia Basin; Waterville Plateau
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: