Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 4:11PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 3:11pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 410 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Crab Spring Butte, or 38 miles north of Owyhee,
moving northeast at 15 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...
Turner Butte, Battle Creek Ranch, Frying Pan Spring, The Hat, Crab
Spring Butte, and Big Springs Ranch.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southwest Highlands; Owyhee Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov