Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 1:50PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 12:50pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 150 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Minidoka, or 14 miles northwest of Lake Walcott, moving northeast at
20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph and nickel 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...
Bear Trap Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Shoshone/Lava Beds; Eastern Magic Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov