Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 6:11PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2024 - 5:11pm
Expires:
September 16, 2024 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 610 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles east of Ponds Lodge, or 16 miles west of Old Faithful, moving
north at 35 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. Gusty winds will create large waves on
local lakes.
Locations impacted include...
Henrys Lake, Island Park Village, Shotgun Village, Ponds Lodge, Macks
Inn, Last Chance, Island Park Reservoir, Big Springs, Targhee Pass,
Harriman State Park, and Raynolds Pass.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Island Park reservoir and Henrys 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:
Centennial Mountains/Island Park
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID