Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 7:15pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 813 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Flat Top Butte, or 12 miles north of Gooding, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, half inch hail and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Heavy rain will reduce visibility and
result in localized flooding.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Flat Top Butte around 820 PM MDT.
Selby around 830 PM MDT.
Fairfield and Soldier around 840 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Western Magic Valley; Camas Prairie
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov