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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1115 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
WAZ037-038-230645-
Northeast Mountains WA-Okanogan Highlands WA-
1115 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Stevens
and southeastern Ferry Counties through 1145 PM PDT...

At 1115 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles southwest of Chewelah, or 42 miles northwest of Spokane, moving
northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and penny 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...
Chewelah, Fruitland, Cedonia, Gifford, Hunters, and Inchelium.

This includes U.S. Highway 395 in Washington between mile markers 205
and 214.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

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LAT...LON 4795 11805 4805 11849 4845 11813 4827 11767
TIME...MOT...LOC 0615Z 210DEG 40KT 4811 11806 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

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JW