Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 5:38PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 4:38pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 537 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
northeastern American Falls Reservoir, moving north northeast at
15 to 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 35 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...
Eastern American Falls Reservoir, Chubbuck, Fort Hall Buffalo Lodge,
Fort Hall Townsite, Rockford, Fort Hall Eagle Lodge, Pingree, and
Pocatello Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lower Snake River Plain; Marsh and Arbon Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov