Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 2:34PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 2:34pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 234 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Poulsbo, or 10 miles southwest of Edmonds, moving east at 15 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 damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Seattle, Bremerton, Shoreline, Bainbridge Island, Kenmore, Lake
Forest Park, Indianola, Tracyton, Suquamish, Silverdale, and Erlands
Point-Kitsap Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area; Eastside; City of Seattle; Northern Hood Canal; Eastern Kitsap County
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA
Sender: