Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 12:48PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 11:48am
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 1248 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Craters Of The Moon, or 14 miles south of Grouse,
moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Craters Of The Moon and Butte City.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Shoshone/Lava Beds; Arco/Mud Lake Desert; Lost River Valleys; Lost River Range; Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin; Wood River Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov