Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 4:42PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 442 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a gust front along a line
extending from near Middleton to 6 miles northeast of Boise Stage
Stop. Movement was north at 45 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...
Boise, Nampa, Emmett, Idaho City, Meridian, Eagle, Garden City, Star,
Middleton, Horseshoe Bend, Pioneerville, Banks, Sweet, Centerville,
Gardena, Placerville, Arrowrock Dam, Thorn Creek Summit, Lucky Peak
Reservoir, and Harris Creek Summit.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lower Treasure Valley; Boise Mountains; Upper Treasure Valley; Upper Weiser River
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov