Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 5:27PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 4:27pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 527 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Big Springs Ranch, or 47 miles north of Owyhee, moving east at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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 possible. Minor
damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Mud Flat Spring, Slack Mountain, Frying Pan Spring, Crab Spring
Butte, Spencer Butte, Poison Creek Rec Site, Battle Creek Ranch, The
Hat, 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