Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 8:28AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 7:28am
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
At 826 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles west of Arimo to near Thatcher to 7
miles southeast of Dingle. Movement was northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated and mesonet observations.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Soda Springs, Montpelier, McCammon, Lava Hot Springs, Blackfoot
Reservoir, Swanlake, Chesterfield Reservoir, Bear Lake Idaho Portion,
Grace, Downey, Georgetown, Arimo, Saint Charles, Dingle, Thatcher,
Henry, Oneida Narrows Reservoir, Virginia, Chesterfield, and Paris.
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.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Marsh and Arbon Highlands; Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region; Bear River Range; Bear Lake Valley; Blackfoot Mountains; Caribou Range
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov