Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 5:13PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 4:13pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 511 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty outflow winds moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 35 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
American Falls, American Falls Reservoir, 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender: