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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1226 PM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026
 
WAZ037-038-232000-
Northeast Mountains WA-Okanogan Highlands WA-
1226 PM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Stevens and northern Ferry Counties through 100 PM PDT...

At 1226 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 28
miles northeast of Sherman Pass, or 72 miles northeast of Omak,
moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Pierre Lake Campground and Lauier.

This includes U.S. Highway 395 in Washington between mile markers 262
and 270.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

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LAT...LON 4885 11796 4891 11835 4900 11836 4900 11792
TIME...MOT...LOC 1926Z 275DEG 15KT 4897 11817 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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