Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Pocatello, ID
Issued by NWS Pocatello, ID
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WWUS85 KPIH 242018
SPSPIH
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
218 PM MDT Fri Jul 24 2026
IDZ054-055-057-058-242045-
Eastern Magic Valley ID-Marsh and Arbon Highlands ID-
Raft River Region ID-Lower Snake River Plain ID-
218 PM MDT Fri Jul 24 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WITH GUSTS OVER 45 MPH AND PENNY SIZE HAIL
WILL IMPACT CENTRAL POWER AND SOUTHWESTERN BINGHAM COUNTIES
INCLUDING AMERICAN FALLS RESERVOIR THROUGH 245 PM MDT...
At 216 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Neeley, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph and penny 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...
American Falls, Neeley, western American Falls Reservoir, Fort Hall
Bannock Creek Lodge, and Massacre Rocks.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm 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.
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LAT...LON 4254 11281 4266 11300 4291 11278 4274 11251
TIME...MOT...LOC 2016Z 220DEG 15KT 4266 11285
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH
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