Special Weather Statement for Western Chelan County; Western Okanogan County
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Western Chelan County, Western Okanogan County
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What is happening
At 242 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Stehekin, or 43 miles east of Darrington, moving north 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 242 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Stehekin, or 43 miles east of Darrington, moving north 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... Stehekin, Roads End Campground, Washington Pass, Company Creek Campground, Gilbert, South Creek Campground, and Flick Creek Campground. This includes U.S. Highway 20 in Washington between mile markers 157 and 167.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 2:43PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Official revision
Source and limitations
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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