Idaho Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 14:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 259 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near McCammon, moving northeast 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, Inkom, Arimo, and Portneuf Gap.
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; Blackfoot Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pocatello ID