Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Pocatello, ID

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
548 PM MDT Wed Jun 26 2024

IDZ067>071-074-270045-
Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys ID-Frank Church Wilderness ID-
Lost River Range ID-Beaverhead/Lemhi Highlands ID-
Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin ID-Lost River Valleys ID-
548 PM MDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN CUSTER AND NORTH
CENTRAL BUTTE COUNTIES THROUGH 645 PM MDT...

At 548 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southwest of Challis, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 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...
Challis, Chilly Barton Flat, Willow Creek Summit, Ellis, Summit
Reservoir, Clyde, Bayhorse Lake, Meadow Peak, Twin Peaks Summit, Mt
Borah, and Morgan Creek Summit.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
central and southeastern Idaho.

&&

LAT...LON 4482 11419 4475 11422 4473 11414 4476 11409
      4464 11401 4449 11381 4442 11353 4445 11345
      4432 11334 4423 11332 4423 11315 4415 11306
      4391 11401 4465 11464 4458 11457 4461 11445
      4470 11437 4475 11440 4488 11422
TIME...MOT...LOC 2348Z 249DEG 49KT 4441 11439

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH

$$

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