WWUS86 KOTX 232209 SPSOTX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Spokane WA 309 PM PDT Fri Aug 23 2024 IDZ026-027-232245- Lewiston Area ID-Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties ID- 309 PM PDT Fri Aug 23 2024 ...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Nez Perce and southwestern Lewis Counties through 345 PM PDT... At 309 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Winchester, or 21 miles south of Lapwai, moving north at 35 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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... Lewiston, Lapwai, Culdesac, Winchester, Reubens, and Waha. This includes U.S. Highway 95 in Idaho between mile markers 275 and 300. 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. && LAT...LON 4638 11700 4645 11656 4613 11650 4605 11651 4603 11659 4604 11664 4602 11665 4600 11674 TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 162DEG 31KT 4611 11666 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ SVH