Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 4:39PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 3:39pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 439 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southwest of Chilly Barton Flat, or 14 miles west of Mackay
Reservoir, moving northwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph and half inch 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...
Twin Bridges Airport and Herd Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Lost River Valleys; Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys; Frank Church Wilderness; Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov