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Idaho Faces Extreme Thunderstorms: 80 MPH Winds Threaten!
18 Dec
Summary
- Severe thunderstorms warned for Southeastern Idaho counties.
- Winds up to 80 mph threaten with dangerous flying debris.
- Expect considerable damage to homes, vehicles, and extensive outages.
Southeastern Idaho counties are currently under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Pocatello, effective until 10:45 AM Wednesday. The warning encompasses areas including Blaine, Caribou, Oneida, Bannock, Power, Bonneville, Franklin, Bear Lake, and Bingham counties.
A powerful line of severe thunderstorms was observed moving east at approximately 70 mph, bringing with it a significant hazard of 80 mph wind gusts. The National Weather Service emphasizes that these extreme wind speeds pose a "DANGEROUS SITUATION" with potential for flying debris, considerable damage to structures and vehicles, and extensive tree damage leading to likely power outages.
Residents in affected locations such as Pocatello, Chubbuck, Blackfoot, and American Falls are urged to take immediate precautions. Those in mobile homes or operating high-profile vehicles are particularly at risk of overturning. The advisory strongly recommends seeking shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for personal safety and to mitigate potential property damage.
