Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 5:34PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 4:34pm
Expires:
May 4, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 532 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm over
northeastern Bear Lake Idaho Portion, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 35 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could create strong waves.
Locations impacted include...
Bear Lake Idaho Portion, Saint Charles, and Fish Haven.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Bear Lake, 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.
Area Description:
Bear River Range; Bear Lake Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender: