Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 3:17PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 2:17pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 317 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Idmon, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 35 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...
Idmon, Henrys Lake, Island Park Village, Shotgun Village, Ponds
Lodge, Macks Inn, Kilgore, Last Chance, Island Park Reservoir,
Sheridan Reservoir, Harriman State Park, Red Rock Pass, Big Springs,
and Raynolds Pass.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Upper Snake River Plain; Centennial Mountains/Island Park; Beaverhead/Lemhi Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender: