UPPER COLUMBIA BASIN; OKANOGAN VALLEY; WATERVIL… — * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Okanogan, Omak, Harrington, Mansfield, Badger Mountain Road, Odessa, Brewster, Tonasket, Creston, Wilbur, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Oroville, Waterville, Coulee City, Nespelem, Bridgeport, and Disautel Pass.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Motorists traveling along Highway 2 between Creston and Douglas should take extra precaution and be prepared for strong cross winds. Patchy blowing dust will be possible. New fire starts could spread swiftly through dry fuel beds, especially in the afternoon as humidity values lower near 20 percent.
Severe weather in Upper Columbia Basin; Okanogan Valley; Waterville Plateau brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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