Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 3:34PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 2:34pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 334 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a gust front along a line
extending from 6 miles south of Givens Hot Springs to near Murphy.
Movement was northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust possible.
Locations impacted include...
Nampa, Kuna, Melba, Swan Falls, Murphy, Initial Point, Guffey,
Walters Ferry, and Lake Lowell.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lower Treasure Valley; Upper Treasure Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov