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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1051 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
WAZ035>038-230615-
Spokane Area WA-Upper Columbia Basin WA-Northeast Mountains WA-
Okanogan Highlands WA-
1051 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Lincoln, southwestern Stevens and southeastern Ferry Counties through
1115 PM PDT...

At 1050 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles northwest of Davenport, or 46 miles northwest of Cheney, moving
north at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 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...
Lincoln, Miles, Fruitland, Cedonia, and Hunters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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LAT...LON 4778 11827 4778 11853 4825 11857 4823 11810
TIME...MOT...LOC 0550Z 185DEG 50KT 4788 11840 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

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