A severe weather outbreak main affected the Upper Snake River Plain with rrports of greater than 50 knot winds, large hail and lightning strikes.
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The episode as NWS PIH wrote it up.
A severe weather outbreak main affected the Upper Snake River Plain with rrports of greater than 50 knot winds, large hail and lightning strikes.
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 Jul 2, 1:19 PM MST, 1 hour 26 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pocatello ID 219 PM MDT Sat Jul 2 2022 .SHORT TERM...Tonight through Monday night. Isolated showers and thunderstorms from earlier today have shifted into Wyoming, leaving behind plenty of sunshine and opportunity for fresh afternoon convective development. Satellite and radar imagery shows weak showers have developed across portions of the central mountains and along the Idaho/Nevada border south of the Magic Valley. Both of these regions should be helped by weak upper jet shifting east into Idaho later this evening. Best instability should be through the Snake Plain and southern highlands. Isolated strong storms are expected with strong DCAPE indicating potential for 50mph gusts. PW approaching 1.0" this afternoon shows additional potential through the evening for locally heavy downpours. Thunderstorm progression takes focus into northeast highlands/Island Park area this evening. NAM and high-res models continue to advertise continued light convection overnight mainly over the central mountains, though recent runs have begun spreading coverage across the rest of the forecast area. Frontal passage overnight/early Sunday expected to limit the precipitation to central mountains and northern zones Sunday. Winds tick upwards but look to remain below headline thresholds, including for American Falls Reservoir. Temperatures dip a couple degrees, but remain at or above normal. For Monday the 4th, southwest flow remains in place but most of the precipitation threat remains isolated to the north through the afternoon and evening. Afternoon and early evening winds are expected to be breezy once again, but dropping off after sunset. DMH .LONG TERM...Tuesday through next Saturday. As the PNW upper low continues to work northward into Canada, ridging over the Central U.S. will gradually build back in throughout the extended. Expect predominately dry conditions Tuesday through the end of the long-term, with only slight potential for showers and thunderstorms to make it over the ridge across the Central Mountains and along the Montana border Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Temperatures will steadily climb and remain above normal through much of the extended, with many locations reaching the upper 90s or higher by Friday. We could experience low-moderate heat risk Friday and Saturday across the Snake Plane region for those who are heat sensitive or will be exposed/active for an extended period of time. Winds will be breezy most afternoons and evenings, with widespread speeds of 20-30 mph likely. Have nudged up forecast winds to more closely resemble NBM v4.1 predictions. Cropp && .AVIATION... Scattered showers and thunderstorms will persist across the region through late tonight, with the potential for all sites to be impacted. Forecasting VFR conditions throughout the period, however there is potential for reductions in CIGS and VIS associated with stronger thunderstorms. Clouds will scatter overnight and skies will be clear across much of the region through the morning, with high-level clouds filtering back in tomorrow afternoon. Winds will be breezy, with gusts peaking around 25 kts later today. Cropp && .FIRE WEATHER...A mix of wet and dry thunderstorms are expected through this evening, decreasing in coverage after sunset. Gusty and erratic winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible along with small hail and locally heavy rainfall under the stronger storms. Showers are expected to redevelop overnight associated with a weak cold front shifting through East Idaho. Most of this precipitation should be confined to the central mountains. By Sunday afternoon, expect most of the precipitation to be limited to northern areas mainly the Salmon and Challis and Targhee NFs. Breezy winds are expected along with a small dip in afternoon temperatures. Similar conditions are expected Monday the 4th, with light precipitation remaining confined to areas along and north of the Montana border. A ridge of high pressure returns beginning Tuesday with daytime highs reaching well into the 90s by the weekend and predominantly dry conditions most areas. DMH && .PIH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. &&
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
948 AM MDT Sat Jul 2 2022
IDZ063-064-021615-
Big Hole Mountains ID-Caribou Range ID-
948 AM MDT Sat Jul 2 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Bonneville County through 1015 AM MDT...
At 947 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Palisades Reservoir, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Palisades Reservoir and Irwin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Palisades Reservoir, get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
&&
LAT...LON 4304 11129 4318 11145 4350 11115 4341 11104
4313 11105
TIME...MOT...LOC 1547Z 223DEG 24KT 4317 11127
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
ECSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1002 AM MDT Sat Jul 2 2022
IDZ054-058-062-021630-
Marsh and Arbon Highlands ID-Blackfoot Mountains ID-
Lower Snake River Plain ID-
1002 AM MDT Sat Jul 2 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Caribou, north central Bannock, northeastern Power and south central
Bingham Counties through 1030 AM MDT...
At 1001 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Chubbuck, or near Pocatello, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Pocatello, Chubbuck, Fort Hall Mount Putnam, Fort Hall Townsite and
Fort Hall Putnam Lodge.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4284 11244 4291 11254 4320 11230 4301 11202
TIME...MOT...LOC 1601Z 226DEG 28KT 4292 11243
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
ECSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
235 PM MDT Sat Jul 2 2022
IDZ055>057-022100-
Eastern Magic Valley ID-Raft River Region ID-
Southern Hills/Albion Mountains ID-
235 PM MDT Sat Jul 2 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Blaine,
western Power, northeastern Cassia and eastern Minidoka Counties
through 300 PM MDT...
At 234 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Albion, or 12 miles southeast of Heyburn, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lake Walcott, Declo, Albion, Interstate 84 And 86 Junction and Yale
Rest Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4236 11362 4246 11372 4279 11335 4254 11307
TIME...MOT...LOC 2034Z 228DEG 36KT 4244 11357
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
ECSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
258 PM MDT Sat Jul 2 2022
IDZ051-055-022130-
Eastern Magic Valley ID-Shoshone/Lava Beds ID-
258 PM MDT Sat Jul 2 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Blaine,
southeastern Lincoln, northwestern Cassia and Minidoka Counties
through 330 PM MDT...
At 258 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Paul, or near Rupert, moving north at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, Paul, Acequia, Kimama and Laidlaw Corrals
Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4246 11372 4249 11392 4307 11375 4296 11336
TIME...MOT...LOC 2058Z 198DEG 37KT 4266 11375
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
ECSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
303 PM MDT Sat Jul 2 2022
IDZ055>057-022130-
Eastern Magic Valley ID-Raft River Region ID-
Southern Hills/Albion Mountains ID-
303 PM MDT Sat Jul 2 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Blaine,
northwestern Power, north central Cassia and southeastern Minidoka
Counties through 330 PM MDT...
At 303 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Walcott, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lake Walcott, Minidoka, Interstate 84 And 86 Junction and Yale Rest
Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4249 11341 4253 11362 4290 11354 4282 11319
TIME...MOT...LOC 2103Z 195DEG 23KT 4259 11348
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
ECSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
327 PM MDT Sat Jul 2 2022
IDZ054-055-022200-
Eastern Magic Valley ID-Lower Snake River Plain ID-
327 PM MDT Sat Jul 2 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Power
and southwestern Bingham Counties through 400 PM MDT...
At 327 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles west of American Falls, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Aberdeen.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4273 11298 4277 11313 4308 11313 4300 11277
TIME...MOT...LOC 2127Z 197DEG 20KT 4281 11304
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
ECThe Pocatello radar (KSFX), 93 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:45 UTC.
10 thunderstorm wind, 1 hail, 1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.
A 59 mph thunderstorm outflow wind gust measured at Monteview.
A 60 mph wind gust measured in Monteview.
A 58 mph thunderstorm outflow wind gust measured at the Big Southern Butte mesonet site.
A 62 mph wind gust measured at the INL Reactor Tech complex.
Over quarter sized hail was reported in Ammon with a photograph on social media.
A 59 mph thunderstorm outflow wind gust was measured at the Idaho Falls Regional airport ASOS site.
A thunderstorm outflow wind of 72 mph measured at the NOAA ARL Rover site.
A 58 mph wind gust measured at the Materials Fuels Complex.
A 58 mph wind gust was measured at at the Telegraph Hill ITD site.
A 2 story 5,000 square foot residence was struck by lightning causing a large fire. It occurred 2 miles northeast of Iona along E. Panorama Dr. A firefighter was injured in the fire. An estimated 800,000 dollars worth of damage occurred to the home.
A 59 mph thunderstorm outflow wind measured at the Hamer ARL FRD site.
A 62 mph thunderstorm outflow wind gust measured at the Camas ITD site on interstate 15.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Idaho in 2022Every state in 2022This day in weather historyWarnings in Idaho, July 2022
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1047530, 1047528, 1047553, 1047519, 1047480, 1047532, 1047518, 1047558, 1047562, 1047515, 1047535, 1047520.