Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 4:28PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 3:28pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 427 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
southern Pocatello, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Pocatello, Chubbuck, Inkom, Portneuf Gap, Fort Hall Townsite, Fort
Hall Mount Putnam, and Fort Hall Putnam Lodge.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lower Snake River Plain; Marsh and Arbon Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov