Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 12:09AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 11:09pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 1208 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northeast of Juniper, or 24 miles north of Snowville, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Rockland, Fort Hall Bannock Peak, Holbrook, Arbon, Daniels Reservoir,
and Roy.
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:
Eastern Magic Valley; Raft River Region; Marsh and Arbon Highlands; Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov