Idaho Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/27/2026 13:10

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 2:10PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 27, 2026 - 1:10pm
Expires: 
May 27, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 210 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sage Hen Reservoir, or 36 miles northwest of Lowman, moving northwest at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Four Bit Summit around 220 PM MDT. Indian Valley around 240 PM MDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
West Central Mountains; Upper Weiser River
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boise ID
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov