Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 3:33PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 2:33pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 333 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ross Lake, or 14 miles northwest of Owyhee, moving northeast at 20
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...
Ross Lake, Miller Creek Settlement, and Mountain View Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southwest Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov