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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
517 PM MDT Fri Jul 4 2025
 

IDZ054-058-042345-
Marsh and Arbon Highlands ID-Lower Snake River Plain ID-
517 PM MDT Fri Jul 4 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORM TRACKING NORTHEAST TOWARD THE SOUTH END OF 
POCATELLO AND THE PORTNEUF GAP...

At 515 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm just 
southwest of Pocatello, moving east northeast at 30 MPH.

HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 MPH and penny 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...
Pocatello and Portneuf Gap.

This includes portions of Interstate 15 and Highway 30.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building, or inside a 
vehicle if no building is available. 

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 you observe hail, wind damage, or flooding, please report your 
observations to the National Weather Service office in Pocatello via 
phone, email, or social media, as soon as it is safe to do so.

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LAT...LON 4272 11253 4281 11261 4298 11223 4284 11214
TIME...MOT...LOC 2315Z 248DEG 28KT 4280 11248 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH

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KSmith