Special Weather Statement for Lower Snake River Plain; Eastern Magic Valley; Raft River Region +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Eastern Magic Valley, Lower Snake River Plain, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region
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What is happening
At 134 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms near Fort Hall Bannock Creek Lodge to near Rockland, moving northeast at 20 mph. Other storms were rapidly developing across the Arbon Valley and Pocatello, also moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph and penny size hail....
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. 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 134 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms near Fort Hall Bannock Creek Lodge to near Rockland, moving northeast at 20 mph. Other storms were rapidly developing across the Arbon Valley and Pocatello, also moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph and penny 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... Pocatello, American Falls, Neeley, American Falls Reservoir, Chubbuck, Fort Hall Buffalo Lodge, Fort Hall Bannock Creek Lodge, Pocatello Airport, and Fort Hall Townsite.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 1:36PM 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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