Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 5:33PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 4:33pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 532 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Chesterfield Reservoir, moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph and nickel 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...
Northern Blackfoot Reservoir, Cutthroat Trout Campground, and Trail
Creek Campground.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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; Blackfoot Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov