Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 3:34AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 3:34am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 333 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Nespelem Community, or 33 miles southeast of Omak, moving north at 40
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...
Nespelem Community and Nespelem.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Upper Columbia Basin; Okanogan Highlands; Okanogan Valley; Waterville Plateau
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: