WWUS85 KPIH 222204
SPSPIH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
404 PM MDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
IDZ062>064-222230-
Big Hole Mountains ID-Caribou Range ID-Blackfoot Mountains ID-
404 PM MDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN CARIBOU AND
SOUTHEASTERN BONNEVILLE COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM MDT...

At 402 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong 
thunderstorms from near Palisades Reservoir to Gray, moving 
northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 35 mph and half inch 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...
Palisades Reservoir and Irwin.

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.

If on or near Palisades Reservoir, get out of the water and move 
indoors or inside a vehicle. Strong winds will create rough chop.
Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent
thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be
struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on
the water in a thunderstorm.

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LAT...LON 4302 11137 4340 11135 4349 11105 4313 11105
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 245DEG 19KT 4329 11121 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...35 MPH

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