Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 6:09PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 5:09pm
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 609 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles west of Jackpot to
8 miles south of Timber Butte. Movement was northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Rogerson, Timber Butte, Norton Bay, Salmon Falls Reservoir, Magic
Mountain Ski Area, and Winter Spring.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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
these storms pass.
Area Description:
Southern Twin Falls County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov