Idaho Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/16/2026 15:36

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:36PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 3:36pm
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 436 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Crows Nest Butte, or 29 miles south of Glenns Ferry, moving northeast 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... Buhl and Hagerman.
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; Western Magic Valley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boise ID
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov