Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 1:41PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 12:41pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 139 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Letha, or near Emmett, moving west at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Letha around 140 PM MDT.
New Plymouth around 150 PM MDT.
Fruitland around 200 PM MDT.
Ontario around 210 PM MDT.
Vale around 220 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lower Treasure Valley; Oregon Lower Treasure Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov