Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 6:04PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 5:04pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 603 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Paddy Flat Work Center to near
Hardscrabble Campground to near Bogus Basin Ski Area. Movement was
east at 55 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...
Idaho City, Centerville, Pioneerville, and Garden Valley around
610 PM MDT.
Lowman, Clear Creek Summit, Mores Creek Summit, and Landmark
around 620 PM MDT.
Helende Campground, Barber Flat Guard Station, Bear Valley
Campground, and Sulphur Creek Ranch around 630 PM MDT.
Dagger Falls, Boundary Creek Launch Site, and Dutch Creek Guard
Station around 640 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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; Boise Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov