Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 12:46AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 11:46pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 1246 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Malta, moving north at 35 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...
Lake Walcott, Cold Water Rest Area, Massacre Rocks, Yale Rest Area,
and Idahome.
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; Southern Hills/Albion Mountains; Raft River Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov