Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 7:46PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 6:46pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 745 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Graham Guard Station to Rocky Bar to near
Anderson Ranch Reservoir. Movement was northeast at 50 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...
Atlanta, Pine, Rocky Bar, and James Creek Summit around 750 PM
MDT.
Gunsight Peak and Baumgartner Campground around 800 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:
Boise Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov