Idaho Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/08/2026 13:42

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 2:42PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 1:42pm
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 241 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 12 miles west of Oakley Reservoir, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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... Bostetter Ranger Station.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Southern Hills/Albion Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pocatello ID