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Special Weather Statement for Lower Snake River Plain; Eastern Magic Valley; Raft River Region +1 more

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At 252 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms from Fort Hall Bannock Creek Lodge, or near Pocatello, to 6 miles northwest of Rockland, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs...

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If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms 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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At 252 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms from Fort Hall Bannock Creek Lodge, or near Pocatello, to 6 miles northwest of Rockland, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 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... Pocatello, American Falls, Neeley, American Falls Reservoir, Chubbuck, Rockland, Fort Hall Buffalo Lodge, Fort Hall Bannock Peak, Portneuf Gap, Fort Hall Townsite, Fort Hall Bannock Creek Lodge, Pocatello Airport, and Massacre Rocks.

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    Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 2:55PM 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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