Special Weather Statement for Upper Snake River Plain; Caribou Range; Big Hole Mountains +1 more
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What is happening
At 628 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking the leading edge of outflow winds extending from near Antelope Flats to near Victor, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated and mesonet observations. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around...
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. If on or near Palisades 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.
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Bulletin details
At 628 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking the leading edge of outflow winds extending from near Antelope Flats to near Victor, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated and mesonet observations. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Driggs, Swan Valley, Victor, Tetonia, Irwin, Green Canyon Hot Springs, and Pine Creek Pass.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 6:30PM 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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