Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 4:53PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 453 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Georgetown, or 9 miles south of Soda Springs,
moving northeast at 35 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...
Georgetown, Georgetown Summit, and Clear Creek Ranger Station.
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:
Bear River Range; Bear Lake Valley; Blackfoot Mountains; Caribou Range
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender: