Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 4:26PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 3:26pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 426 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Twin Springs, or 11 miles southeast of Idaho City,
moving northwest at 30 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, Garden Valley, Pioneerville, Centerville, Crouch,
Placerville, Scott Mountain, Thorn Creek Summit, Harris Creek Summit,
Twin Springs, Mores Creek Summit, Barber Flat Guard Station, and
Arrowrock Reservoir.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Boise Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov