Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Pocatello, ID

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
311 PM MDT Thu Jul 31 2025

IDZ069>072-312215-
Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys ID-Frank Church Wilderness ID-
Lost River Range ID-Sawtooth/Stanley Basin ID-
311 PM MDT Thu Jul 31 2025

...STORMS PRODUCING WINDS OVER 45 MPH WILL IMPACT NORTHERN CUSTER
COUNTY THROUGH 415 PM MDT...

At 308 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 26 miles southwest of Lemhi to near Clayton to
11 miles southwest of Stanley. Movement was northwest at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Challis, Stanley, Sunbeam, Clayton, Loon Creek Airport, May, Bayhorse
Lake, Meadow Peak, Twin Peaks Summit, Cape Horn Area, Thomas Creek
Airstrip, Morgan Creek Summit, Ellis, Seafoam Ranger Station,
Bonanza, Redfish Lake, Banner Summit, and Middle Fork Lodge.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4475 11422 4476 11409 4448 11375 4420 11429
      4405 11505 4416 11503 4420 11517 4429 11517
      4433 11529 4447 11522 4458 11531 4477 11509
      4472 11495 4481 11481 4465 11474 4465 11463
      4458 11456 4461 11445 4475 11440 4488 11422
TIME...MOT...LOC 2108Z 156DEG 9KT 4451 11389 4431 11438 4410 11511

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH

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