Idaho Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/08/2026 15:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 4:01PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 3:01pm
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 401 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Poison Butte, or 17 miles north of Jarbidge, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Middle Butte and Poison Butte around 410 PM MDT. Juniper Butte and Salls Crossing around 430 PM MDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Southwest Highlands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boise ID
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov