Idaho Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/24/2026 12:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 1:35PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 24, 2026 - 12:35pm
Expires: 
July 24, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 134 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Inkom, or 8 miles east of Pocatello, moving northeast 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... Chesterfield Reservoir, northern Blackfoot Reservoir, Inkom, Fort Hall Mount Putnam, Cutthroat Trout Campground, Trail Creek Campground, and Grays Lake.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Lower Snake River Plain; Marsh and Arbon Highlands; Blackfoot Mountains; Caribou Range
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov