Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 4:57PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 457 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles north of Spencer to 8 miles southwest
of Idmon to near Egin. Movement was northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Dubois, Idmon, Spencer, Kilgore, Island Park Reservoir, Ashton
Reservoir, Small, Sheridan Reservoir, Humphrey, Harriman State Park,
Saint Anthony Sand Dunes, Monida Pass, and Ashton Hill.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Arco/Mud Lake Desert; Upper Snake River Plain; Teton Valley; Centennial Mountains/Island Park; Beaverhead/Lemhi Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov