Special Weather Statement for Lost River Valleys; Lost River Range; Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys
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What you need to know
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What is happening
At 532 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles north of Chilly Barton Flat, or 22 miles southeast of Challis, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Fire crews working near active fires should prepare for strong, gusty and erratic thunderstorm outflow winds that will increase fire behavior. Fire crews should take safety precautions.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 532 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles north of Chilly Barton Flat, or 22 miles southeast of Challis, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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... Willow Creek Summit.
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Official revisions
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Special Weather Statement issued July 30 at 5:33PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
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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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