Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 400 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Island Park Reservoir, or 13 miles east of 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...
Henrys Lake, Island Park Village, Shotgun Village, Ponds Lodge, Macks
Inn, Last Chance, Island Park Reservoir, Sheridan Reservoir, Big
Springs, Harriman State Park, Red Rock Pass, and Targhee 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender: