Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 2:26PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 2:26pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 225 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles south of Chewelah, or 33 miles northwest of Spokane, moving
east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 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...
Springdale, Valley, and Loon Lake.
This includes U.S. Highway 395 in Washington between mile markers 186
and 200.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Northeast Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: