Idaho Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/28/2026 16:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 28, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires: 
August 28, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 515 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles west of Virginia, or 17 miles southwest of McCammon, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 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... McCammon, Arimo, Virginia, Hawkins Reservoir, and Arbon.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Marsh and Arbon Highlands; Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov