Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 8:17PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 7:17pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 816 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Craters Of The Moon, or 18 miles east of Carey, moving northeast at
20 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...
Craters Of The Moon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Shoshone/Lava Beds; Arco/Mud Lake Desert; Wood River Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov