Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:43PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 4:43pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 543 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Initial Point to 6 miles south of Blacks
Creek Reservoir. Movement was north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing
visibility.
Locations impacted include...
Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Kuna, Garden City, Blacks Creek Reservoir,
Lucky Peak Dam, Aldape Summit, Initial Point, Hidden Springs, and
Lucky Peak Reservoir.
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:
Boise Mountains; Upper Treasure Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov