Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 800 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 7 miles north of Pot Hole Butte, or 14 miles southwest
of Glenns Ferry, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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 possible. Minor
damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Glenns Ferry, Blair Trail Reservoir, Deadman Flat, Pot Hole Butte,
Hammett, and King Hill.
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:
Boise Mountains; Upper Treasure Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov