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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
355 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
WAZ031-032-230000-
Northeast Blue Mountains WA-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties WA-
355 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southwestern Nez
Perce, south central Garfield and southern Asotin Counties through
500 PM PDT...

At 354 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from Ski Bluewood to 12 miles
south of Flora. Movement was northeast at 20 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...
Peola, Anatone, Alder Thicket Campground, Wickiup Campground, Misery
Spring Campground, and Spruce Spring Campground.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 4600 11759 4619 11762 4633 11762 4634 11768
      4638 11768 4640 11765 4605 11694 4602 11692
      4599 11693
TIME...MOT...LOC 2254Z 220DEG 19KT 4609 11783 4574 11739 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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