{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.6ab39aed8c06be2b92ffbd288dd870678b5db1eb.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 4:17PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-21","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.6ab39aed8c06be2b92ffbd288dd870678b5db1eb.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":189,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 4:17PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Caribou Range; Big Hole Mountains\n**Issued by:** NWS Pocatello ID\n**Sent:** 2026-07-21T16:17:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-21T16:17:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-21T17:15:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nAt 415 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms over\nnortheastern Palisades Reservoir, moving east at 10 to 15 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 35 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...\nPalisades Reservoir.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways.\n\nIf on or near Palisades Reservoirs, get out of the water and move\nindoors or inside a vehicle. Strong winds will create rough chop.\nRemember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent\nthunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be\nstruck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on\nthe water in a thunderstorm."}