Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 5:15pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 614 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong winds
from thunderstorms along a line extending from 14 miles northwest of
Neeley to near American Falls. Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
American Falls, Neeley, American Falls Reservoir, Aberdeen, Fort Hall
Buffalo Lodge, Fort Hall Townsite, Springfield, Pingree, Pocatello
Airport, and Sterling.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near American Falls 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:
Lower Snake River Plain; Eastern Magic Valley; Marsh and Arbon Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender: