Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 2:56PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 1:56pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 254 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers and strong
outflow winds associated with showers near Bear Lake, or near Bear
Lake Idaho Portion, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Montpelier, Bear Lake Idaho Portion, Saint Charles, Dingle,
Bloomington, Border Summit, Geneva, Fish Haven, Geneva Summit, and
Pegram.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT for
southeastern Idaho.
Area Description:
Bear River Range; Bear Lake Valley; Caribou Range
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov