Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 1:43PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 12:43pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 142 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northeast of Irwin, or 10 miles east of Swan Valley, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 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...
Swan Valley, northern Palisades Reservoir, and Irwin.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Palisades 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:
Caribou Range; Big Hole Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender: