Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 4:58PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 3:58pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 458 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Grasmere, or 29 miles north of Owyhee, 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.
Locations impacted include...
Payne Creek Reservoir, Tindall Ranch, Turner Butte, Monument Butte,
Bruneau River Launch Site, Blackstone Reservoir, Gedney Butte, Blue
Creek Reservoir, Twin Butte, Grasmere, and Patlock Ranch.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southwest Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov