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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 23, NWS Spokane, WA

June 13, 2023Bonner County, Kootenai County, Idaho

NWS Spokane, WA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 13, 2023, 4:15 PM PDT for Bonner County, Kootenai County, Idaho. It was in force for 30 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 13, 2023, 4:15 PM PDT (23:15 UTC)
Expired
Jun 13, 2023, 4:45 PM PDT
In force
30 min
Issued by
NWS Spokane, WA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Bonner County, ID, Kootenai County, ID

The radar

The Spokane radar (KOTX), 80 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Spokane, WA (KOTX), launched 12:00Z, 11.3 hours before the alert went out and 37 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Spokane, WA at 12:00Z on 2023-06-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 161 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Spokane, WA at 12:00Z on 2023-06-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 6 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
161 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-116 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1630 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
16 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
6 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
23 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Spokane, WA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 13, 3:01 PM PDT, 1 hour 14 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 13, 3:01 PM PDT, 1 hour 14 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Spokane WA
301 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
An passing cold front is bringing breezy and gusty conditions
tonight through Wednesday and more seasonal temperatures for the
second half of the week before an incoming trough for the weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Tonight through Thursday: The convective conditions over the Idaho
Panhandle and Northeast WA will continue into the evening before
calming. A potent cold front is approaching the region with upper
level clouds currently increasing West to East over the Inland
Northwest. Once the storms have diminished, winds will be the
concern through the Cascades Valleys and across the Basin. Through
10 PM, perpendicular valleys to the Cascade mountain range,
through the Wenatchee Valley, onto the Waterville Plateau, western
and south-central Columbia Basin will easily see wind speeds in
the 20-30 mph range and gusts 40-50 mph out of the west. Through
10pm the winds will strengthen and be the strongest. Over a 60%
chance of sustained winds over 30 mph in parts of Douglas and
Grant counties and over 30% chance in the Wenatchee area. As for
the Okanogan Valley, winds will be slightly muted thanks to the
terrain and orientation of this valley. Omak has nearly a 50%
chance of seeing sustained winds of 30 mph or more and 80-90%
chance of wind gusts over 40 mph. As the front moves rapidly to
the east by Wednesday morning, the gusty winds will blow through
the Palouse bringing gusts to 30-35 mph for locations from Spokane
to Pullman/Moscow.

Wednesday through Thursday: A flat ridge pattern will allow for
brief break from the active thunderstorms from the past several
days. Lingering rain showers threat will continue over Northeast WA
and North ID. Wednesday is expected to be the better day for showers
as probabilities for half an inch of rain are around 20-30%. Winds
will decrease through the day as the front exits the region.
Temperatures will dive behind the cold front for Wednesday with
most locations seeing a 15 degree drop from Tuesday. Highs will
be in the upper 60s and 70s. Lows will be in the upper 40s and
50s. /JDC

Friday through Tuesday: Ensembles are in good agreement of the
ridge flattening and shifting to the east as a low pressure
system moves out of the Gulf of Alaska. A weak front will move
through the region late Friday night/early Saturday morning. Winds
will increase Friday afternoon ahead of the front with gusts 15
to 25 mph...strongest across central WA Cascade gaps and
Waterville Plateau. As the trough approaches and then possibly
sits over the Pacific Northwest by the end of the weekend and
early next week...we will see breezy winds each afternoon and
early evening through the weekend, with Saturday seeing the
strongest winds with gusts 30 to 35 mph across portions of central
WA.

With the trough in the vicinity, or over the region...expect
temperatures to cool through the weekend. Friday will be the
warmest, with highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Then by
Sunday/Monday we will see highs in the 60s, which is about 10 to
15 degrees below average for mid June. Haven't been able to say
below average temps for awhile. This trough will also keep showers
going at times, especially across the mountains, extreme eastern
WA and the ID Panhandle. Quite a different Father's Day weekend
expected compared to our Mother's Day. /Nisbet

&&

.AVIATION...
00Z TAFs: A strong cold front will bring increasing sustained and
gusty west-southwest winds through Wednesday morning. The
strongest winds will occur in Central Washington with gusts of
35-45 kts expected. Winds will weaken across Central Washington
late tonight, around 06z, and remain elevated in eastern
Washington into Wednesday morning. TAF sites are expecting winds
gusts into the mid 30s kts./JDC

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Spokane        50  69  48  75  50  80 /  20  60  40  10   0   0
Coeur d'Alene  49  66  48  73  49  77 /  40  70  60  20   0   0
Pullman        45  66  46  70  45  77 /  20  30  30  10   0   0
Lewiston       55  75  54  79  54  86 /  20  10  20  10   0   0
Colville       45  66  44  75  45  78 /  60  80  50  10   0   0
Sandpoint      48  59  48  71  49  75 /  50  90  70  40  10   0
Kellogg        48  59  50  66  50  75 /  40  80  60  40   0   0
Moses Lake     49  77  48  82  50  86 /  10  10  10   0   0   0
Wenatchee      54  72  53  81  56  84 /  10  10   0   0   0   0
Omak           53  75  50  82  55  83 /  20  30  10   0   0   0

&&

.OTX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ID...None.
WA...Wind Advisory until 11 PM PDT this evening for Moses Lake Area-
     Waterville Plateau-Wenatchee Area.

&&

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 13, 3:26 PM PDT, 49 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
326 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

WAZ037-132300-
Northeast Mountains WA-
326 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern Stevens
and northern Pend Oreille Counties through 400 PM PDT...

At 325 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 21 miles northeast of Colville to 15 miles west
of Nordman. Movement was northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Ione, Metaline Falls, Metaline, Sullivan Lake Campground, Noisy Creek
Campground, and Tiger.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4897 11703 4872 11703 4862 11723 4867 11762
      4900 11735 4900 11720
TIME...MOT...LOC 2225Z 223DEG 29KT 4872 11750 4868 11728

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

Butler
Special weather statement, Jun 13, 3:30 PM PDT, 45 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
330 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

IDZ001-WAZ037-132300-
Northern Panhandle ID-Northeast Mountains WA-
330 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Boundary, west central Bonner and east central Pend Oreille Counties
through 400 PM PDT...

At 330 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles southwest of Nordman, or 25 miles northwest of Priest River,
moving northeast 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 damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Nordman, Browns Lake Campground, Ruby, and South Skookum Lake
Campground.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4837 11720 4848 11744 4873 11713 4861 11672
TIME...MOT...LOC 2230Z 223DEG 29KT 4849 11723

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Butler
Special weather statement, Jun 13, 3:34 PM PDT, 41 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
334 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

IDZ001-WAZ037-132300-
Northern Panhandle ID-Northeast Mountains WA-
334 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Bonner
and southeastern Pend Oreille Counties through 400 PM PDT...

At 334 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Newport, or near Priest River, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Priest River, Newport, and Oldtown.

This includes the following highways...
 U.S. Highway 95 in Idaho between mile markers 465 and 466.
 U.S. Highway 2 in Idaho between mile markers 0 and 20.
 U.S. Highway 2 in Washington between mile markers 328 and 334.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4805 11705 4818 11721 4839 11693 4816 11656
TIME...MOT...LOC 2234Z 236DEG 28KT 4815 11703

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

Butler
Special weather statement, Jun 13, 3:49 PM PDT, 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
349 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

IDZ001-002-004-132315-
Central Panhandle Mountains ID-Coeur d'Alene Area ID-
Northern Panhandle ID-
349 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Bonner, northwestern Shoshone and northeastern Kootenai Counties
through 415 PM PDT...

At 349 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Athol, or 11 miles northeast of Hayden, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Athol, Chilco, Laclede, Bayview, and Careywood.

This includes U.S. Highway 95 in Idaho between mile markers 442 and
457.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4776 11665 4792 11683 4810 11657 4790 11631
TIME...MOT...LOC 2249Z 234DEG 18KT 4788 11664

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Butler
Special weather statement, Jun 13, 3:57 PM PDT, 18 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Jun 13, 4:00 PM PDT, 15 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
400 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

IDZ001-WAZ037-132345-
Northern Panhandle ID-Northeast Mountains WA-
400 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of western Boundary,
northwestern Bonner and northeastern Pend Oreille Counties through
445 PM PDT...

At 359 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 37 miles northeast of Colville to 8 miles
southeast of Nordman. Movement was northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Nordman, Metaline Falls, Beaver Creek Campground, Sullivan Lake
Campground, Coolin, and Noisy Creek Campground.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4867 11638 4843 11684 4881 11739 4900 11732
      4900 11695 4901 11692 4900 11675
TIME...MOT...LOC 2259Z 218DEG 24KT 4888 11725 4853 11683

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Butler

The office that day

Everything else NWS Spokane, WA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 12, 9:31 PM PDTWind AdvisoryOTXAdams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant25 hr
Jun 13, 12:32 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXStevens28 min
Jun 13, 1:22 PM PDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOTXPend Oreille38 min
Jun 13, 1:25 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXStevens35 min
Jun 13, 1:58 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXPend Oreille32 min
Jun 13, 1:58 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXPend Oreille32 min
Jun 13, 2:17 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTX28 min
Jun 13, 2:22 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXStevens38 min
Jun 13, 2:31 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXPend Oreille29 min
Jun 13, 2:35 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXStevens25 min
Jun 13, 2:57 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXPend Oreille33 min
Jun 13, 3:01 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXPend Oreille29 min
Jun 13, 3:26 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXPend Oreille34 min
Jun 13, 3:30 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXPend Oreille30 min
Jun 13, 11:48 AM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXBonner27 min
Jun 13, 12:03 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXBonner27 min
Jun 13, 12:58 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXLatah32 min
Jun 13, 1:04 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXBoundary26 min
Jun 13, 1:08 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXBonner37 min
Jun 13, 1:15 PM PDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOTXBonner30 min
Jun 13, 1:20 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXBenewah25 min
Jun 13, 1:39 PM PDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOTXBenewah2 hr
Jun 13, 1:49 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXBenewah26 min
Jun 13, 1:52 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXBoundary38 min
Jun 13, 1:57 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXLewis33 min
Jun 13, 2:16 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXBenewah29 min
Jun 13, 2:17 PM PDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOTXBenewah103 min
Jun 13, 2:26 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXBoundary34 min
Jun 13, 2:37 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXLewis23 min
Jun 13, 2:47 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXBonner28 min
Jun 13, 2:50 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXNez Perce25 min
Jun 13, 3:03 PM PDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOTXNez Perce117 min
Jun 13, 3:06 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXKootenai24 min
Jun 13, 3:09 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXLewis21 min
Jun 13, 3:16 PM PDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOTXShoshone3 hr
Jun 13, 3:16 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXNez Perce29 min
Jun 13, 3:20 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXBoundary25 min
Jun 13, 3:23 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXNez Perce37 min
Jun 13, 3:33 PM PDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOTXLewis, Nez Perce83 min
Jun 13, 3:34 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXBonner26 min
Jun 13, 3:49 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXKootenai26 min
Jun 13, 3:57 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXBonner33 min
Jun 13, 4:00 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXBoundary45 min
Jun 13, 4:22 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXBenewah38 min
Jun 13, 4:26 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXLatah34 min
Jun 13, 4:33 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXBonner42 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.