Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 25 at 6:08PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 5:08pm
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 607 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Elba, or near Malta, moving northeast at 25 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...
Malta, Elba, Yale Rest Area, and Idahome.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Fire crews working near active fires should prepare for strong, gusty
and erratic thunderstorm outflow winds that will increase fire
behavior. This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. Fire crews should move to
safety zones immediately.
Area Description:
Eastern Magic Valley; Southern Hills/Albion Mountains; Raft River Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov