Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 7:20PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 6:20pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 720 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Richfield, or 14 miles east of Shoshone, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 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...
Laidlaw Corrals Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Shoshone/Lava Beds
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov