Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 3:40PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 2:40pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 340 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hill City, or 14 miles west of Fairfield, moving north at 50 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.
Locations impacted include...
Idaho City, Fairfield, Prairie, Corral, Atlanta, Pine, Anderson Dam,
Rocky Bar, Hill City, Featherville, Little Camas Reservoir, Thorn
Creek Summit, Fleck Summit, Dutch Creek Guard Station, Smoky Dome,
Twin Springs, Cat Creek Summit, Selby, Soldier Mountain Ski Area, and
Deer Heaven Mountain.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Boise Mountains; Camas Prairie
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov