Idaho Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/12/2026 12:37

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 12 at 1:37PM MDT until April 12 at 2:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 12, 2026 - 12:37pm
Expires: 
April 12, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
SVRPIH The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Blaine County in central Idaho... Eastern Lincoln County in south central Idaho... Northwestern Power County in southeastern Idaho... Northeastern Cassia County in southeastern Idaho... Eastern Minidoka County in south central Idaho... * Until 200 PM MDT. * At 137 PM MDT, severe thunderstorm outflow was located along a line extending from 21 miles south of Craters Of The Moon to near Minidoka to 9 miles south of Lake Walcott, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Lake Walcott, Minidoka, Cold Water Rest Area, Yale Rest Area, Pilar Butte, Coxs Well Airport, Massacre Rocks, Interstate 84 And 86 Junction, and Bear Trap Airport.
Instruction: 
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Area Description: 
Blaine, ID; Cassia, ID; Lincoln, ID; Minidoka, ID; Power, ID
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov