Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 5:49PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 4:49pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 549 PM MDT/449 PM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm over northern Brownlee Reservoir, or 33 miles north of
Weiser, moving northwest at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
Richland around 450 PM PDT.
Brownlee Reservoir around 550 PM MDT.
Sparta around 510 PM PDT.
Gover Reservoir around 530 PM PDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT/800 PM
PDT/ for southwestern Idaho...and northeastern Oregon.
Area Description:
West Central Mountains; Baker County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov