Special Weather Statement for Lower Snake River Plain; Eastern Magic Valley
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Eastern Magic Valley, Lower Snake River Plain
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- Official severity
- Moderate
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- Observed
What is happening
At 711 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near American Falls, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... American Falls,...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. If on or near American Falls Reservoir, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Strong winds will create rough chop. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 711 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near American Falls, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... American Falls, Neeley, American Falls Reservoir, Aberdeen, Springfield, Pocatello Airport, and Sterling.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 25 at 7:12PM 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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