Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 6:29PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 5:29pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 628 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
45 Hill, or 41 miles west of Owyhee, moving northeast at 30 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...
45 Ranch Launch Site, Rickard Crossing, Piute Basin Reservoir, Star
Valley Ranch, Garat Crossing Launch Site, Coyote Hole, Four Corners,
Brace Ranch, 45 Hill, Wiley Ranch, and Twin Springs Ranch.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Southwest Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov