Special Weather Statement for Shoshone/Lava Beds; Wood River Foothills
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Shoshone/Lava Beds, Wood River Foothills
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 516 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Richfield, or 16 miles south of Picabo, 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 516 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Richfield, or 16 miles south of Picabo, 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... Picabo and Richfield.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued September 1 at 5:16PM 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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