Idaho Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/16/2026 15:32

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:32PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 3:32pm
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 432 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Winter Camp Butte, or 26 miles southwest of Glenns Ferry, 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... Glenns Ferry, Winter Camp Butte, Deadman Flat, Pot Hole Butte, and Hammett.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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: 
Upper Treasure Valley; Southwest Highlands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boise ID
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov