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Tracking hot conditions and weekend storms

HEAT ALERT – FRIDAY NOON TO 3 PM: DANGEROUS AFTERNOON HEAT PEAK. It’s another sunny, hot summer day across eastern Idaho, with temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 90s across the valleys and the upper 80s in the mountains. Even Salmon will be feeling the heat, with temperatures reaching the mid-90s under mostly clear skies and just a few thin, high clouds at times. With dry air in place, the sun will feel especially intense, and any breeze that develops will likely be light and warm.

Eastern Idaho, ID · 08-20

Idaho8.com

Sunny skies and warmer temperatures ahead before Friday’s heat advisory

If you’ve been thinking, “We need to squeeze a little more summer out of this,” the weather is going to cooperate — at least for the next few days. Today brings a much quieter and drier weather pattern to eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. Skies will clear, sunshine will take over, and storm chances will essentially disappear for the day. The atmosphere has dried out considerably as the monsoonal moisture feed retreats, leaving us with little of the instability and moisture needed to fire off afternoon thunderstorms.

Wyoming · 08-19

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Areas of thunderstorms for Tuesday evening with drier and hot weather for Wednesday

We’re seeing scattered thunderstorms for Tuesday afternoon and evening. From these storms, we could see gusty winds and possible hail. We’ll look for drier weather for Wednesday. For Tuesday night, overnight lows will drop to the mid 50’s with the threat for isolated thunder. Sunny and warmer...

Idaho Falls, ID · 08-18

Idaho State Journal

Flash flood warning issued as severe thunderstorms hammer East Idaho

Powerful thunderstorms swept across a wide stretch of East Idaho on Saturday night, prompting a flash flood warning and bringing large hail, damaging winds and deadly lightning to several local communities. Around 9:45 p.m. Saturday the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for parts of Blaine, Bingham, Butte and Power counties, in effect until 12:45 a.m. Sunday. Forecasters said heavy rain, with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour, has already produced ongoing or imminent flash flooding in the warned area, including near Craters of the Moon and Big Southern Butte. The warning covers flooding risks to small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses and other low-lying or poorly drained areas. "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads," the weather service warned. "Most flood deaths occur in vehicles." Minutes later, the weather service issued a special weather statement warning of even stronger winds moving through parts of Jefferson, Butte, Bonneville and Bingham counties through 11 p.m. Saturday. Radar tracked a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Idaho National Laboratory to Atomic City to Rockford, moving east at 10 mph and carrying wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph — among the strongest winds

Blaine County, ID · 08-16

Idaho8.com

Highs in the 80’s with a thunderstorm risk

We’re tracking thunderstorms and isolated showers for the next couple of days. For Monday evening, there will be mostly cloudy skies with occasional thunderstorms and showers. Overnight lows will drop to the mid 50’s, with light winds, unless you’re near a collapsing thunderstorm with gusty winds. A...

Idaho Falls, ID · 08-17

East Idaho News

Heise road partially reopens after mudslide as the possibility of more heavy rainfall looms

HEISE — Officials have partially reopened Heise Road, but weather experts say there is a chance for additional heavy rainfall that could cause more mudslides on Friday. As of 9 a.m. on Friday, the Heise road east of the Heise Bridge has been reopened, but the gravel road to the west of the bridge, Cress Creek access, remains closed, according to Jefferson County Emergency Manager Rebecca Squires. “Although the slopes have stabilized, additional rain and debris flow are possible. Please use extreme caution and report instances of mud flow to Jefferson County dispatch,” says a Facebook post from...

Jefferson County, ID · 08-14

KPVI Newschannel 6

Lightning Caught on Video from Thursday's Storm

Lightning Caught on Video from Thursday's Storm. Doug Iverson's Storm Tracker Forecast | Friday, August 15th. We have one of those half-and-half weekends on the way.

Pocatello, ID · 08-14

KIFI Local News 8

Highs in the 80’s with a thunderstorm risk

Soda Springs, ID · 08-17

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Lingering monsoonal moisture setting up a Monday full of isolated rain pockets

Wyoming · 08-17

Idaho State Journal

Flash flood warning issued as severe thunderstorms hammer East Idaho

Powerful thunderstorms swept across a wide stretch of East Idaho on Saturday night, prompting a flash flood warning and bringing large hail, damaging winds and deadly lightning to several local communities. Around 9:45 p.m. Saturday the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for parts of Blaine, Bingham, Butte and Power counties, in effect until 12:45 a.m. Sunday. Forecasters said heavy rain, with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour, has already produced ongoing or imminent flash flooding in the warned area, including near Craters of the Moon and Big Southern Butte. The warning covers flooding risks to small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses and other low-lying or poorly drained areas. "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads," the weather service warned. "Most flood deaths occur in vehicles." Minutes later, the weather service issued a special weather statement warning of even stronger winds moving through parts of Jefferson, Butte, Bonneville and Bingham counties through 11 p.m. Saturday. Radar tracked a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Idaho National Laboratory to Atomic City to Rockford, moving east at 10 mph and carrying wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph — among the strongest winds

Blaine County, ID · 08-16

East Idaho News

Dangerous mudslides expected to continue near Heise due to heavy rain

HEISE — After multiple road closures due to mudslides on Thursday, officials say they are bracing for additional damage to the roads near Heise. Due to heavy rainfall and debris caused by the recent Big Rock Fire, multiple closures are in place after mud and rocks have covered the road. On the west side of the Heise Bridge, Heise Road from the bridge to the Madison County Line is closed. On the east side, the entire road from the bridge into Heise is closed to everyone except residents and business owners. “Active flooding and road washouts are occurring along South Snake River Road through He...

Madison County, ID · 08-13

KIFI Local News 8

Isolated storms continue through Saturday and the weekend forecast

A good chance of storms still lingers into Saturday and the weekend forecast around Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. Local heavy rainfall could be sporadic, as some remaining thunderstorms still sit above the region, leaving a flash flood watch in effect for Saturday. These isolated storms could carry into the first portion of next week,

Idaho · 08-15

KIFI Local News 8

Isolated storms continue through Saturday and the weekend forecast

Idaho Falls, ID · 08-15

East Idaho News

Heise Road closed due to mudslides from heavy rainfall

HEISE — A road closure has been ordered due to mudslides caused by heavy rainfall in Jefferson County on Thursday afternoon. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Heise Road at the Snake River Bridge on 5050 East has been closed. The Big Rock Fire has created a burn scar, meaning an area where there is no vegetation to keep rocks and soil on the hillside when they are hit by a deluge of water. Residents in the area are encouraged to stay inside, avoid the area and stay off the ridge above the Heise area. More rain is in the forecast, and officials say they are expecting worsening...

Jefferson County, ID · 08-13

East Idaho News

Flash flood watch issued as heavy rain targets eastern Idaho

IDAHO FALLS — Moderate to heavy rain is expected throughout eastern Idaho Thursday and Friday, which could result in localized flash flooding in some areas. That’s the latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Pocatello. In a Wednesday afternoon email, the agency says “an abnormally moist airmass” moving through the area will result in cooler temperatures, along with showers and thunderstorms. Rain is likely to begin on Thursday and continue through the weekend. Over the next two days, meteorologists are forecasting daytime temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. Rain is most lik...

Pocatello, ID · 08-13

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More scattered storms and showers through Saturday

Idaho Falls, ID · 08-14

Idaho State Journal

Heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible flooding — East Idaho's weather is changing big time starting tonight

Heavy rain, rumbling thunderstorms and the threat of flash flooding and mudslides are bearing down on East Idaho, with rain rates expected to approach an inch per hour starting Wednesday night. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for the Big Rock burn scar near Heise, warning that the incoming storms could send debris flows tearing through the area scorched by the wildfire earlier this month. The watch is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. Forecasters said anyone in or near the burn scar should prepare for the possibility of debris flows moving through the area and should stay current with updates from local authorities. But with heavy rain expected regionwide, flooding and mudslides could be a problem across East Idaho. The weather shift marks a dramatic turnaround from the record-breaking heat wave that has baked East Idaho for much of the summer and helped fuel this month's wildfires. An abnormally moist air mass is expected to move into the region Wednesday evening into Thursday, bringing showers and thunderstorms that will continue into the weekend, with Thursday and Friday expected to be the most impactful days. High temperatures are expected to drop into the 70s

Eastern Idaho, ID · 08-12

Idaho8.com

Rain and thunderstorms forecast through Saturday

More wet weather will roll in from the south tonight, keeping showers and thunderstorms in the forecast through Friday. For Thursday night, showers and storms are likely before midnight, followed by a slight chance of rain between midnight and 1 a.m. Skies will remain mostly cloudy, with the low near 50 degrees.

Idaho Falls, ID · 08-13

KIFI Local News 8