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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
433 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
WAZ049-230000-
Western Okanogan County WA-
433 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Okanogan County through 500 PM PDT...

At 432 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 31
miles east of Diablo Lake, or 52 miles northwest of Omak, moving
north at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern
Okanogan County.

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 4900 12025 4870 12028 4869 12049 4900 12067
TIME...MOT...LOC 2332Z 165DEG 38KT 4885 12048 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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