Special Weather Statement for Lost River Valleys; Lost River Range; Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys +5 more
Official alert fields
What you need to know
- Applies to
- Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys, Frank Church Wilderness, Lost River Range, Lost River Valleys, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, Sun Valley Region, Wood River Foothills
- Effective
- Ended
- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
At 502 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong cluster of thunderstorm near Ketchum, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Moderate to heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 502 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong cluster of thunderstorm near Ketchum, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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... Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley, Mackay, Mackay Reservoir, Little Wood Reservoir, Bellevue, Galena Lodge, Gannett, Chilly Barton Flat, Trail Creek Pass, Herd Lake, Meadow Peak, Garfield Ranger Station, Copper Basin Airport, Mt Borah, Twin Bridges Airport, and Willow Creek Summit.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued October 22 at 5:03PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Official revision
Source and limitations
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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