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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1143 AM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026
 
WAZ038-231915-
Okanogan Highlands WA-
1143 AM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central Ferry
County through 1215 PM PDT...

At 1143 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sherman Pass, or 47 miles east of Omak, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Sherman Pass.

This includes U.S. Highway 20 in Washington between mile markers 311
and 316, and between mile markers 318 and 328.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

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LAT...LON 4859 11862 4870 11867 4878 11837 4861 11830
TIME...MOT...LOC 1843Z 254DEG 12KT 4866 11855 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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