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Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 4:57PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
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Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 4:57PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

At 457 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles north of Spencer to 8 miles southwest of Idmon to near Egin. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds...

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09/17/2026 · Victor edition

**Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 4:57PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID**

At 457 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles north of Spencer to 8 miles southwest of Idmon to near Egin. Movement was northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Dubois, Idmon, Spencer, Kilgore, Island Park Reservoir, Ashton Reservoir, Small, Sheridan Reservoir, Humphrey, Harriman State Park, Saint Anthony Sand Dunes, Monida Pass, and Ashton Hill.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Pocatello ID

- **Effective:** Sep 17, 2026 4:57 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 17, 2026 5:45 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*

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