Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 5:37PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 4:37pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 537 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Hot Springs Creek Reservoir, or 8 miles southeast
of Mountain Home, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing
visibility.
Locations impacted include...
Mountain Home, Glenns Ferry, Bennett Mountain, Cat Creek Summit, Deer
Heaven Mountain, Little Camas Reservoir, Hammett, King Hill, Hot
Springs Creek Reservoir, and Blair Trail Reservoir.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Boise Mountains; Upper Treasure Valley; Western Magic Valley; Camas Prairie
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov