Special Weather Statement for Shoshone/Lava Beds; Sun Valley Region; Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Sun Valley Region, Wood River Foothills
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 611 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Carey, moving northwest 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 611 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Carey, moving northwest 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... Hailey, eastern Ketchum, Sun Valley, Carey, Little Wood Reservoir, Picabo, Bellevue, and Gannett.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued September 1 at 6:11PM 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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