Idaho Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/20/2026 18:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 7:23PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 6:23pm
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 723 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wayan, 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... Wayan, Freedom, Mill Canyon Campground, and western Grays Lake.
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: 
Blackfoot Mountains; Caribou Range
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pocatello ID