{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.3b0df532ab553f79e3ed6c3f0f9d6166b02f43f0.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 4:53PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-06-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.3b0df532ab553f79e3ed6c3f0f9d6166b02f43f0.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Pocatello ID"},"word_count":148,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 4:53PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Bear River Range; Bear Lake Valley; Blackfoot Mountains; Caribou Range\n**Issued by:** NWS Pocatello ID\n**Sent:** 2026-06-20T16:53:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-20T16:53:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-20T17:30:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nAt 453 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8\nmiles northwest of Georgetown, or 9 miles south of Soda Springs,\nmoving northeast at 35 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph and half inch hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nGeorgetown, Georgetown Summit, and Clear Creek Ranger Station.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle."}