Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 1:59AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 1:59am
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
At 158 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles northwest of Newport, or 17 miles northwest of Priest River,
moving northeast at 50 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...
Priest River, Newport, Nordman, Cusick, Oldtown, Beaver Creek
Campground, Coolin, Usk, Dalkena, Bead Lake Campground, South Skookum
Lake Campground, Browns Lake Campground, and Ruby.
This includes the following highways...
U.S. Highway 2 in Idaho between mile markers 0 and 6.
U.S. Highway 2 in Washington between mile markers 0 and 6.
U.S. Highway 20 in Washington between mile markers 404 and 436.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Panhandle; Northeast Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: