Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:23PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 5:23pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 623 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from Nampa to near Aldape
Summit. Movement was northwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 reducing
visibility. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, Emmett, Meridian, Eagle, Kuna, Garden City,
Star, Middleton, Horseshoe Bend, Hidden Springs, Firebird Speedway,
and Lake Lowell.
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; Boise Mountains; Upper Treasure Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov