Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 1:36PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 12:36pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 134 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms near
Fort Hall Bannock Creek Lodge to near Rockland, moving northeast at
20 mph. Other storms were rapidly developing across the Arbon Valley
and Pocatello, also moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph and penny 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...
Pocatello, American Falls, Neeley, American Falls Reservoir,
Chubbuck, Fort Hall Buffalo Lodge, Fort Hall Bannock Creek Lodge,
Pocatello Airport, and Fort Hall Townsite.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
If on or near American Falls 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:
Lower Snake River Plain; Eastern Magic Valley; Raft River Region; Marsh and Arbon Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov