Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 5:20PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 4:20pm
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 520 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Reynolds, or 34 miles south of Nampa, moving north
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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 possible. Minor
damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Silver City, Reynolds, Succor Creek Reservoir, Squaw Butte, and
Walters Ferry.
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:
Lower Treasure Valley; Owyhee Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov