Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 11:24PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 10:24pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 1124 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Chester to 7 miles
southeast of Ririe Reservoir. Movement was northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 35 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...
Driggs, Felt, Tetonia, Drummond, Tetonia Research Station, and Green
Canyon Hot Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Upper Snake River Plain; Blackfoot Mountains; Caribou Range; Big Hole Mountains; Teton Valley; Centennial Mountains/Island Park
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov