Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 30 at 5:39PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 4:39pm
Expires:
June 30, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 538 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chesterfield Reservoir, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 35 mph and pea size 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...
Chesterfield Reservoir, northern Blackfoot Reservoir, Chesterfield,
Cutthroat Trout Campground, and Trail Creek Campground.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Blackfoot Reservoir, get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Strong winds will create rough chop.
Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent
thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be
struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on
the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Marsh and Arbon Highlands; Blackfoot Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender: