Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 3:19PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 2:19pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 319 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Hot Springs Creek Reservoir, or near Mountain
Home, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 reducing
visibility. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Mountain Home, Glenns Ferry, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Anderson
Dam, Bennett Mountain, Tollgate, Little Camas Reservoir, Cat Creek
Summit, Hammett, King Hill, Hot Springs Creek Reservoir, Blair Trail
Reservoir, Danskin Peak, Arrowrock Reservoir, and Anderson Ranch
Reservoir.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Boise Mountains; Upper Treasure Valley; Western Magic Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov