Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 5:03PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 4:03pm
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 503 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tindall Ranch, or 26 miles northeast of Owyhee, moving north 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...
Blackstone Reservoir, Tindall Ranch, Gedney Butte, Monument Butte,
Bruneau River Launch Site, and Grasmere.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Southwest Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov