Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 7:12PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 6:12pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 712 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Dingle to 9 miles northwest of Garden
City. Movement was north at 15 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...
Bear Lake Idaho Portion, Saint Charles, Dingle, Bloomington, and Fish
Haven.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Bear Lake, 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:
Bear River Range; Bear Lake Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender: