Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 1:52PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 12:52pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 152 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles south of Craters Of The Moon, or 18 miles southeast of Carey,
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...
Craters Of The Moon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Shoshone/Lava Beds; Arco/Mud Lake Desert
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov