Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:22PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 4:22pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 522 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Deadman Flat, or 14 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...
Bliss, Deadman Flat, King Hill, and Twentymile Butte.
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.
Area Description:
Upper Treasure Valley; Western Magic Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov