Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 7:37PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 6:37pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 737 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Fork Guard Station, or 11 miles east of McCall, moving north at
40 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...
McCall, Upper Payette Lake, Lick Creek Summit, Ponderosa Campground,
Payette Lake, Little Payette Lake, South Fork Guard Station, Krassel
Work Center, and Lake Fork Guard Station.
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