Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Spokane WA
AREA: Northeast Mountains; Okanogan Highlands
SENT: 2026-07-17T04:46:00-07:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:46AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

At 445 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles west of Colville, or 60 miles east of Omak, moving north at 40
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…
Kettle Falls, Marcus, Lake Ellen Campground, Rice, and Inchelium.

This includes the following highways…
U.S. Highway 20 in Washington between mile markers 332 and 342.
U.S. Highway 395 in Washington between mile markers 238 and 245.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-17T05:15:00-07:00