The Lone Pine wildfire began on August 6th and was lightning caused. It grew to 9,226 acres and was located about 7 miles east of Fort Hall.
Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
The episode as NWS PIH wrote it up.
The Lone Pine wildfire began on August 6th and was lightning caused. It grew to 9,226 acres and was located about 7 miles east of Fort Hall. No evacuations were required and although threatening some homes, no damage occurred. The fire was considered contained and controlled on August 10th.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Pocatello, ID wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Aug 6, 11:55 AM MST, 3 hours 5 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pocatello ID 1255 PM MDT SAT AUG 6 2016 .SHORT TERM...TODAY AND SUNDAY. The next round of showers and storms is increasing across eastern Idaho this afternoon. Most of the storms will be north of a Stanley-Mackay-Pocatello-Bear Lake line through early evening. SPC continues with a marginal risk of storms over the central mountains east to Monida Pass for gusty winds and PERHAPS small hail. In reality, just about every storm today is capable of producing gusty winds. We can't rule out a few storms producing over 0.10" but that should not be the norm today. For tonight, we should see lesser coverage of storms but we are back to the models showing vastly different solutions on where any overnight storms will be. We did go with a slightly higher chance across portions of the central mountains and Upper Snake Plain/Highlands due to some small amount of agreement. The strongest wave rotating around the Washington state low arrives tomorrow. We continue to see storms especially across the central mountains and eastern highlands. With more of a punch tomorrow, we could see strong/isolated severe storms tomorrow depending on the timing of this wave. The potential for locally heavy rain is a bit better tomorrow, but storms should be moving along enough to prevent any runoff issues. Speaking of a punch, a dry punch (or dry slot) will work across the Snake Plain and southern highlands. This will be increasing south to southwest winds, reaching 15-25 mph sustained with higher gusts in the afternoon. Keyes .LONG TERM...We should see drier conditions returning for the rest of next week. The strong low over Washington state slowly weakens and moves into southern Canada by midweek. We are still looking at a weaker low developing farther south and eventually shifting across the state through Friday. Both storms may provide enough energy for isolated showers and storms, mainly across the north through Wednesday and a bit farther south in the mountains Thursday and Friday. Otherwise, temperatures will remain pretty close to normal. Keyes && .AVIATION...Showers and storms should continue to develop across portions of eastern Idaho through early evening. Most storms will be capable of producing winds gusts in excess of 30kts and MAYBE small hail. At the moment, we have VCTS/VCSH for all TAF sites through 2-4Z tonight. Although we don't have any mention of VCSH/VCTS overnight, it can't be ruled out we just aren't confident enough on placement or probability to put it in our TAFs. More of the same Sunday but it looks like KBYI may end not seeing any storms as dry air works in from the southwest. However, that airport should see increasing winds of 20-30kts during the day. Stronger winds should spread to all TAF sites during the afternoon. Any storms that form will be capable of producing more strong wind gusts. Keyes && .FIRE WEATHER...Scattered showers and thunderstorms likely across Southeast Idaho this evening and thus the continuation of a Red Flag Warning is in effect for most of our area, including zones 410, 411, 475 and 476 until 9 pm MDT. Expect gusty winds possibly in excess of 50 mph at times in the strongest thunderstorms. Only minimal wetting rains will occur. For tomorrow, dry conditions are forecast with gusty winds of 25 to 30 mph across the Snake Plain and Southern Highland locations. Gusty winds to 25 mph are expected across the Central Mountains as well, though it may not be so dry in these areas. Scattered thunderstorms are likely for Zones 422, 475, 476 and 411. Headlines for Fire Weather Watches and potential coordination for Red Flag Warnings may be issued for Sunday afternoon and evening for thunderstorm activity for areas to our north and for gusty wind/low humidity for the Snake Plain/Southern Highland region. For Monday, dry weather conditions only spread to more locations after the passage of a cold front. Will also be windy for portions of the Central Mountains Monday though it currently looks to be below criteria levels. Tuesday potentially also looks gusty for the Central Mountain locations as well as across the Arco Desert/Upper Snake Plain with continued dry conditions. NP/Keyes && .PIH Watches/Warnings/Advisories... Red Flag Warning until 9 PM MDT this evening for IDZ410-411-475- 476. &&
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE POCATELLO ID
1141 AM MDT SAT AUG 6 2016
IDZ018-031-032-062045-
SAWTOOTH MOUNTAINS ID-BIG AND LITTLE WOOD RIVER REGION ID-
LOST RIVER/PASHIMEROI ID-
1141 AM MDT SAT AUG 6 2016
...WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH FOR NORTHERN CUSTER AND NORTHWESTERN
BLAINE COUNTIES UNTIL 245 PM MDT...
AT 1140 AM MDT...DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A LINE OF STRONG
THUNDERSTORMS ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM 37 MILES NORTH OF STANLEY
TO 14 MILES SOUTHEAST OF SUNBEAM...AND MOVING NORTHEAST AT 35 MPH.
WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH THESE STORMS.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
CHALLIS...STANLEY...SUNBEAM...CLAYTON...MORGAN CREEK SUMMIT...
MEADOW PEAK...REDFISH LAKE...BAYHORSE LAKE...BONANZA...
BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND...BANNER SUMMIT...TWIN PEAKS SUMMIT...
SEAFOAM RANGER STATION AND MIDDLE FORK LODGE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THESE STORMS.
LIGHTNING CAN STRIKE 15 MILES AWAY FROM A THUNDERSTORM. SEEK A SAFE
SHELTER INSIDE A BUILDING OR VEHICLE.
THESE STORMS MAY INTENSIFY...SO BE CERTAIN TO MONITOR LOCAL RADIO AND
TV STATIONS...AS WELL AS LOCAL CABLE TV OUTLETS...FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.
&&
LAT...LON 4475 11421 4476 11409 4449 11381 4444 11358
4438 11361 4396 11495 4405 11505 4416 11503
4433 11529 4447 11522 4458 11531 4477 11509
4472 11495 4481 11482 4465 11474 4465 11463
4458 11457 4459 11448 4475 11440 4488 11422
TIME...MOT...LOC 1740Z 211DEG 29KT 4474 11512 4411 11453
JKEYESSPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE POCATELLO ID
1218 PM MDT SAT AUG 6 2016
IDZ018-031-061900-
SAWTOOTH MOUNTAINS ID-BIG AND LITTLE WOOD RIVER REGION ID-
1218 PM MDT SAT AUG 6 2016
...HALF INCH HAIL AND WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH AFFECTING WEST
CENTRAL CUSTER AND NORTHWESTERN BLAINE COUNTIES UNTIL 100 PM MDT...
AT 1217 PM MDT...DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A STRONG THUNDERSTORM 9
MILES NORTHEAST OF ATLANTA...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 25 MPH.
HALF INCH HAIL AND WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH
THIS STORM.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
GALENA LODGE...GALENA SUMMIT AND SMILEY CREEK AIRPORT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM.
LIGHTNING CAN STRIKE 15 MILES AWAY FROM A THUNDERSTORM. SEEK A SAFE
SHELTER INSIDE A BUILDING OR VEHICLE.
&&
LAT...LON 4394 11497 4396 11499 4397 11497 4399 11499
4425 11472 4399 11438 4379 11483 4379 11485
4382 11485 4383 11491 4385 11495 4385 11497
4386 11499 4387 11497 4389 11499 4392 11500
TIME...MOT...LOC 1817Z 227DEG 23KT 4387 11495
NP/KEYESPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE POCATELLO ID
210 PM MDT SAT AUG 6 2016
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0202 PM TSTM WND GST 3 E CHALLIS 44.50N 114.17W
08/06/2016 M56 MPH CUSTER ID ASOS
OFFICIAL OBSERVATION.
&&
JKEYESSPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE POCATELLO ID
253 PM MDT SAT AUG 6 2016
IDZ017-020>022-062130-
LOWER SNAKE RIVER PLAIN ID-SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ID-
UPPER SNAKE RIVER PLAIN ID-EASTERN MAGIC VALLEY ID-
253 PM MDT SAT AUG 6 2016
...WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH AND SMALL HAIL AFFECTING NORTHEASTERN
CASSIA...WESTERN BINGHAM...CENTRAL POWER...SOUTHEASTERN
BLAINE...NORTHWESTERN BANNOCK AND NORTHWESTERN BONNEVILLE COUNTIES
UNTIL 330 PM MDT...
AT 252 PM MDT...DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING THE LEADING EDGE OF A
LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM 7 MILES
WEST OF ABERDEEN TO AMERICAN FALLS RESERVOIR TO NEAR FORT HALL
BANNOCK CREEK LODGE...AND MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45 MPH.
WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH AND SMALL HAIL WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH THESE
STORMS.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
BLACKFOOT...AMERICAN FALLS RESERVOIR...CHUBBUCK...ABERDEEN...
ROCKLAND...POCATELLO AIRPORT...FORT HALL BUFFALO LODGE...
COLD WATER REST AREA...SPRINGFIELD...FORT HALL BANNOCK PEAK...
FORT HALL TOWNSITE...MORELAND...PINGREE...
FORT HALL BANNOCK CREEK LODGE...ROSE AND FORT HALL EAGLE LODGE.
THESE STORMS MAY INTENSIFY...SO BE CERTAIN TO MONITOR LOCAL RADIO AND
TV STATIONS...AS WELL AS LOCAL CABLE TV OUTLETS...FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.
LAT...LON 4352 11274 4359 11205 4332 11221 4247 11277
4249 11338 4283 11314
TIME...MOT...LOC 2052Z 215DEG 41KT 4292 11298 4301 11270 4283 11260
JKEYESSPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE POCATELLO ID 347 PM MDT SAT AUG 6 2016 IDZ021>023-062245- CARIBOU HIGHLANDS ID-LOWER SNAKE RIVER PLAIN ID- SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ID- 347 PM MDT SAT AUG 6 2016 ...HALF INCH HAIL AND WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH AFFECTING NORTHWESTERN CARIBOU...SOUTH CENTRAL BINGHAM...NORTHEASTERN POWER AND NORTHWESTERN BANNOCK COUNTIES UNTIL 445 PM MDT... AT 347 PM MDT...DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER POCATELLO...MOVING EAST AT 30 MPH. HALF INCH HAIL AND WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH THIS STORM. LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... POCATELLO...CHESTERFIELD RESERVOIR... EASTERN AMERICAN FALLS RESERVOIR...CHUBBUCK...INKOM... POCATELLO AIRPORT...FORT HALL BUFFALO LODGE...CHESTERFIELD... FORT HALL PUTNAM LODGE...FORT HALL BANNOCK CREEK LODGE... FORT HALL TOWNSITE...PORTNEUF GAP AND FORT HALL MOUNT PUTNAM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TORRENTIAL RAINFALL IS ALSO OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM...AND MAY LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS. && LAT...LON 4266 11287 4294 11271 4326 11201 4287 11185 TIME...MOT...LOC 2147Z 252DEG 26KT 4290 11250 DMH
1 wildfire. Local standard time, as filed.
The Lone Pine wildfire began on August 6th and was lightning caused. It grew to 9,226 acres and was located about 7 miles east of Fort Hall. No evacuations were required and although threatening some homes, no damage occurred. The fire was considered contained and controlled on August 10th.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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