Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 6:40PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 5:40pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 640 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Idaho City to Boise to Delamar Mine.
Movement was east at 40 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Southeastern Boise, Swan Falls, Silver City, and Murphy around 650
PM MDT.
Twin Springs, Big Foot Butte, and Boise Stage Stop around 700 PM
MDT.
Oreana, Graham Guard Station, and Dutch Creek Guard Station around
710 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:
Lower Treasure Valley; Boise Mountains; Upper Treasure Valley; Southwest Highlands; Owyhee Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov