Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 5:08PM PDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 5:08pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 508 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Sagehen Hill to Buchanan. Movement was
northwest at 45 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Burns, Hines, Sand Hill, and Sagehen Hill around 510 PM PDT.
Riley, Bald Butte, King Mountain, and Call Meadow around 520 PM
PDT.
Dry Mountain, Idlewild Campground, Crow Flat Guard Station, and
Emigrant Butte around 530 PM PDT.
Buck Springs, Yellowjacket Campground, Emigrant Campground, and
Burnt Mountain around 540 PM PDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Harney County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov