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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
243 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
WAZ048-049-222230-
Western Okanogan County WA-Western Chelan County WA-
243 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central Chelan
and west central Okanogan Counties through 330 PM PDT...

At 242 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Stehekin, or 43 miles east of Darrington, moving north 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...
Stehekin, Roads End Campground, Washington Pass, Company Creek
Campground, Gilbert, South Creek Campground, and Flick Creek
Campground.

This includes U.S. Highway 20 in Washington between mile markers 157
and 167.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

This storm 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 4852 12093 4854 12082 4851 12080 4853 12071
      4855 12071 4856 12069 4859 12054 4828 12049
      4825 12067
TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 165DEG 17KT 4834 12066 

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

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