Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 12 at 11:26PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 11:26pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 1126 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fairwood, or 10 miles north of Spokane, moving northeast at 50 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...
Deer Park, Chattaroy, Fairwood, Milan, Diamond Lake, Elk, Sacheen
Lake, and Dalkena.
This includes the following highways...
U.S. Highway 20 in Washington between mile markers 423 and 434.
U.S. Highway 395 in Washington between mile markers 170 and 181.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Spokane Area; Northeast Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: