Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 11:59AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 11, 2026 - 10:59am
Expires:
April 11, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1159 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Garden City, or near Bear Lake Idaho Portion, moving north at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Bear Lake Idaho Portion, Garden City, Bear Lake, Garden, Pickelville,
and Lakota.
This storm will be capable of producing strong gusty winds on Bear
Lake. This will lead to a sudden increase in waves and very choppy
waters which will result in hazardous boating conditions. Boaters are
urged to seek safe harbor if possible.
This includes the following highways...
US Route 89 between mile markers 488 and 502.
Utah Route 30 between mile markers 110 and 115.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Bear Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. 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.
Area Description:
Bear Lake and Bear River Valley; Wasatch Mountains I-80 North
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: