Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 2:31PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 1:31pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 230 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bald Mountain, or 48 miles northeast of McDermitt, moving northeast
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 reducing
visibility. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Star Ranch and Castro Ranch around 250 PM MDT.
Spencer Butte and Slack Mountain around 310 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southwest Highlands; Owyhee Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov