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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1242 AM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026
 
WAZ037-230815-
Northeast Mountains WA-
1242 AM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Pend
Oreille County through 115 AM PDT...

At 1241 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20
miles northwest of Nordman, or 45 miles northwest of Priest River,
moving northeast at 45 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...
Ione, Metaline Falls, Metaline, Sullivan Lake Campground, and Noisy
Creek Campground.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

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LAT...LON 4886 11706 4870 11734 4880 11753 4900 11724
      4900 11717
TIME...MOT...LOC 0741Z 220DEG 37KT 4878 11733 

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

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JW