Washington Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/15/2026 15:10

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 3:10PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 3:10pm
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 310 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Seattle, moving east at 10 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, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, Woodinville, Newcastle, Shoreline, Mercer Island, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Clyde Hill, Medina, Yarrow Point, Hunts Point, Newport Hills, Eastgate, Kingsgate, Sheridan Beach, and West Lake Sammamish.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Foothills and Valleys of Central King County; Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area; Eastside; City of Seattle
Forcast Office: 
NWS Seattle WA