Idaho, Oregon Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/27/2026 14:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 3:39PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 27, 2026 - 2:39pm
Expires: 
May 27, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 339 PM MDT/239 PM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pole Creek Breaks, or 40 miles southeast of Rome, moving west at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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... Pole Creek Breaks around 340 PM MDT. Three Forks River Access around 350 PM MDT. Mouse Trap Butte around 400 PM MDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Southwest Highlands; Owyhee Mountains; Malheur County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boise ID
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov