Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:42PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 2:42pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 341 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Big Springs Ranch to Clover Butte. Movement was
north at 40 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
The Hat, Poison Creek Rec Site, Rough Mountain, and Clover Creek
Crossing around 350 PM MDT.
Big Horse Basin Gap, Bruneau Canyon Viewpoint, Crows Nest Butte,
and Winter Camp Butte around 400 PM MDT.
Pot Hole Butte and Hot Spring around 410 PM MDT.
Bruneau, Hinton Reservoir, and C J Strike Reservoir around 420 PM
MDT.
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:
Upper Treasure Valley; Southwest Highlands; Owyhee Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov