Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 3:28PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 2:28pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 328 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Roseworth, or 24 miles north of Jackpot, moving
northeast at 25 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...
Rogerson, Hollister, Castleford, Norton Bay, Cedar Creek Reservoir,
China Mountain, Roseworth, Salmon Falls Reservoir, Salmon Falls Dam,
and Black Butte.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southwest Highlands; Western Magic Valley; Southern Twin Falls County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov