Special Weather Statement for Eastern Magic Valley; Southern Hills/Albion Mountains; Raft River Region
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What is happening
At 334 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Lake Walcott, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated and mesonet observations. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured...
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.
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Bulletin details
At 334 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Lake Walcott, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated and mesonet observations. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Lake Walcott, Minidoka, Cold Water Rest Area, Interstate 84 And 86is storm Junction, and Yale Rest Area.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 3:35PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Pocatello ID. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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