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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
538 PM PDT Wed May 29 2024

IDZ002-003-WAZ033-036-300115-
Coeur d`Alene Area ID-Idaho Palouse ID-Spokane Area WA-
Washington Palouse WA-
538 PM PDT Wed May 29 2024

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of west central Benewah,
southwestern Kootenai, northeastern Whitman and southeastern Spokane
Counties through 615 PM PDT...

At 538 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 10 miles southeast of Cheney, moving east at 25 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...
Fairfield, Rosalia, Rockford, Spangle, Latah, Waverly, and Plaza.

This includes U.S. Highway 195 in Washington between mile markers 66
and 83.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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.

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LAT...LON 4725 11752 4747 11752 4753 11703 4724 11695
TIME...MOT...LOC 0038Z 268DEG 20KT 4739 11741

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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