Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 8:17PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 7:17pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 817 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cascade, or 27 miles south of McCall, moving north at 60 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...
Cascade, Smiths Ferry, Donnelly, Big Creek Summit, Sage Hen
Reservoir, Indian Mountain, Granite Peak, Tamarack Ski Area, Boiling
Springs, Cascade Reservoir, and Horsethief 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:
West Central Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov