Idaho Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/15/2026 18:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 15, 2026 - 6:30pm
Expires: 
July 15, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 729 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21 miles southwest of Oakley Reservoir, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph and penny 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Cassia County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Southern Hills/Albion Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov