Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 1 at 6:43PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 5:43pm
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 642 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Taber, or 12 miles northwest of Blackfoot, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 35 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...
Moreland, Rockford, Taber, and Kettle Butte.
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:
Arco/Mud Lake Desert; Upper Snake River Plain; Lower Snake River Plain
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov