Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:01PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 4:01pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 501 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Murphy to near Cinder
Cone Butte. Movement was north at 20 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...
Kuna, Melba, Swan Falls, Murphy, Blacks Creek Reservoir, Big Foot
Butte, Initial Point, Cinder Cone Butte, and Boise Stage Stop.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Area Description:
Lower Treasure Valley; Upper Treasure Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov