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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- Official severity
- Moderate
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- Observed
What is happening
At 447 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near American Falls, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 35 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... American Falls, 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 447 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near American Falls, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 35 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... American Falls, American Falls Reservoir, Aberdeen, Fort Hall Bannock Creek Lodge, Pocatello Airport, and Sterling.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 4:47PM 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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