Idaho Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/16/2026 15:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:55PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 16, 2026 - 3:55pm
Expires: 
August 16, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 455 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles north of Darlington, or 14 miles northeast of Mackay, moving east at 15 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Custer and north central Butte Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Beaverhead/Lemhi Highlands; Lost River Valleys; Lost River Range
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov