Special Weather Statement for Northeast Blue Mountains; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties
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What is happening
At 354 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Ski Bluewood to 12 miles south of Flora. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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Bulletin details
At 354 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Ski Bluewood to 12 miles south of Flora. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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... Peola, Anatone, Alder Thicket Campground, Wickiup Campground, Misery Spring Campground, and Spruce Spring Campground.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 3:55PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Spokane WA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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