Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 3:08AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 3:08am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
At 308 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Banks Lake South, or 31 miles north of Moses Lake, moving north at 45
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...
Banks Lake South, Coulee City, Sims Corner, Mold, and Dry Falls
Junction.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Upper Columbia Basin; Waterville Plateau
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: