Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:39PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 5:39pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 639 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
The Hat, or 42 miles southwest of Mountain Home, moving northeast at
30 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...
Bruneau, Bruneau Sand Dunes, Hinton Reservoir, Hot Spring, Chalk
Hills, C J Strike Dam, Big Horse Basin Gap, and C J Strike Reservoir.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov