Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 6:13PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 5:13pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 611 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms in south-central Idaho, including the Southwest Idaho
Highlands and the Magic Valley, 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...
Twin Falls, Jerome, Gooding, Buhl, Kimberly, Wendell, Filer, Hansen,
Hagerman, Hazelton, Eden, Rogerson, Bliss, Hollister, Castleford,
Murtaugh, Sevy Falls, Black Stone Mountain, Rock Creek, and Middle
Butte.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Upper Treasure Valley; Southwest Highlands; Western Magic Valley; Southern Twin Falls County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov