Special Weather Statement for Shoshone/Lava Beds; Arco/Mud Lake Desert; Wood River Foothills
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What you need to know
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What is happening
At 816 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Craters Of The Moon, or 18 miles east of Carey, moving northeast at 20 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....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 816 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Craters Of The Moon, or 18 miles east of Carey, moving northeast at 20 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... Craters Of The Moon.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 8:17PM 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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