Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 2:19PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 1:19pm
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 217 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Franklin, or 11 miles east of Preston, moving east at
20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 35 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...
Bear Lake Idaho Portion, Saint Charles, Mapleton, Fish Haven, and
Minnetonka Cave.
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.
Area Description:
Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region; Bear River Range; Bear Lake Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov