Idaho, Oregon Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/15/2026 15:32

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 4:32PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 3:32pm
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 432 PM MDT/332 PM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Henley Basin, or 11 miles northwest of Weiser, moving east at 30 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Henley Basin around 440 PM MDT. Mann Creek Reservoir around 450 PM MDT. Midvale Hill around 510 PM MDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
West Central Mountains; Lower Treasure Valley; Upper Weiser River; Baker County; Oregon Lower Treasure Valley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boise ID
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov