Idaho Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 13:28

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 2:28PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 1:28pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 227 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Virginia, or 7 miles south of Lava Hot Springs, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Soda Springs, Lava Hot Springs, Grace, and Niter.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Marsh and Arbon Highlands; Bear River Range; Bear Lake Valley; Blackfoot Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pocatello ID