Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 1:36PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 12:36pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 135 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Salmon Falls Dam, or 13 miles north of Jackpot, moving northeast at
30 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...
Rogerson, Salmon Falls Dam, and northern Salmon Falls Reservoir
around 140 PM MDT.
Hollister around 150 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Western Magic Valley; Southern Twin Falls County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov