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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
513 AM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
IDZ001-WAZ037-081245-
Northern Panhandle ID-Northeast Mountains WA-
513 AM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Bonner
and central Pend Oreille Counties through 545 AM PDT...

At 513 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles northeast of Chewelah, or 26 miles northwest of Priest River,
moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 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...
Ruby and Browns Lake Campground.

This includes U.S. Highway 20 in Washington between mile markers 400
and 417.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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LAT...LON 4833 11742 4839 11750 4877 11716 4852 11681
TIME...MOT...LOC 1213Z 227DEG 43KT 4842 11736 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

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