Idaho Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/16/2026 18:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 715 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sweet, or 8 miles northeast of Emmett, moving north at 25 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... Ola, Sweet, and Montour.
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.
Area Description: 
West Central Mountains; Lower Treasure Valley; Boise Mountains; Upper Weiser River
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boise ID
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov