Special Weather Statement for Lower Snake River Plain; Marsh and Arbon Highlands; Blackfoot Mountains +1 more
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What is happening
At 134 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Inkom, or 8 miles east of Pocatello, moving northeast at 25 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...
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.
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Bulletin details
At 134 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Inkom, or 8 miles east of Pocatello, moving northeast at 25 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... Chesterfield Reservoir, northern Blackfoot Reservoir, Inkom, Fort Hall Mount Putnam, Cutthroat Trout Campground, Trail Creek Campground, and Grays Lake.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 1:35PM 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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