Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 2:54PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 1:54pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 253 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rockland, or 18 miles south of Neeley, moving northeast at 30 mph.
Another storm was located just west of Roy, also moving northeast at
30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 35 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...
Rockland, Fort Hall Bannock Peak, Fort Hall Bannock Creek Lodge,
Pauline, Arbon, Mink Creek Pass, and Roy.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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.
Area Description:
Lower Snake River Plain; Raft River Region; Marsh and Arbon Highlands; Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov