Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 1 at 6:11PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 5:11pm
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 611 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Carey, moving northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph and half inch 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...
Hailey, eastern Ketchum, Sun Valley, Carey, Little Wood Reservoir,
Picabo, Bellevue, and Gannett.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Shoshone/Lava Beds; Sun Valley Region; Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin; Wood River Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov