Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 2:41PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 1:41pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 240 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Murphy Hot Springs, or 10 miles northeast of Jarbidge, moving
northeast at 35 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Three Creek around 250 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Southwest Highlands; Southern Twin Falls County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov