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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
406 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
WAZ049-222330-
Western Okanogan County WA-
406 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Okanogan County through 430 PM PDT...

At 405 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 24
miles northeast of Stehekin, or 43 miles west of Omak, moving north
at 40 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...
Mazama and Gate Creek Campground.

This includes U.S. Highway 20 in Washington between mile markers 177
and 186.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

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LAT...LON 4853 12029 4851 12043 4887 12062 4890 12033
TIME...MOT...LOC 2305Z 168DEG 33KT 4863 12042 

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

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