Special Weather Statement for Lower Snake River Plain; Marsh and Arbon Highlands
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Lower Snake River Plain, Marsh and Arbon Highlands
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 722 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of American Falls to near Fort Hall Bannock Peak. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 35 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 722 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of American Falls to near Fort Hall Bannock Peak. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 35 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... Pocatello, American Falls, American Falls Reservoir, Chubbuck, Aberdeen, Inkom, Fort Hall Buffalo Lodge, Fort Hall Eagle Lodge, Fort Hall Bannock Peak, Portneuf Gap, Fort Hall Townsite, Springfield, Fort Hall Bannock Creek Lodge, Pingree, Pocatello Airport, Sterling, and Mink Creek Pass.
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Official revisions
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Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 7:22PM 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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