Idaho Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 13:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 2:35PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 1:35pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 235 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles west of Arimo, or 13 miles southwest of McCammon, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph and nickel 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... McCammon, Hawkins Reservoir, Mink Creek Pass, and Pauline.
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: 
Marsh and Arbon Highlands; Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pocatello ID