Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 4:27PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 3:27pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 427 PM MDT/327 PM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from Homestead to Brownlee Dam.
Movement was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing
visibility. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Homestead and Oxbow Dam around 330 PM PDT.
Summers Point around 430 PM MDT.
Bear, Cuprum, and Lafferty Campground around 440 PM MDT.
Lost Valley Reservoir around 510 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
West Central Mountains; Upper Weiser River; Baker County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov