Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 4:17PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 417 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Hamer, or 11 miles south of Dubois, moving
northwest at 30 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...
Dubois, Edie School, and Small.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Arco/Mud Lake Desert; Beaverhead/Lemhi Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov