Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 6:14PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 5:14pm
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 614 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Albion, or 9 miles northwest of Malta, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 35 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Malta, southern Lake Walcott, Rockland, Albion, Cold Water Rest Area,
Elba, Yale Rest Area, Idahome, and Massacre Rocks.
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:
Eastern Magic Valley; Southern Hills/Albion Mountains; Raft River Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender: