Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 1 at 4:44PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 444 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Minidoka National Monument, or 8 miles east of Jerome, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Twin Falls
and Jerome Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Western Magic Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov