Idaho Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/24/2026 15:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 4:53PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 24, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires: 
July 24, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 452 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Henry to near Soda Springs to near Grace. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated and mesonet observations. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Soda Springs, southern Blackfoot Reservoir, Grace, Henry, Mill Canyon Campground, Diamond Creek Campground, Smokey Canyon Mine, Georgetown Summit, and Clear Creek Ranger Station.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms 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. If on or near Blackfoot Reservoir, 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: 
Marsh and Arbon Highlands; Bear River Range; Bear Lake Valley; Blackfoot Mountains; Caribou Range
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov