Idaho Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/16/2026 22:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 11:43PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 16, 2026 - 10:43pm
Expires: 
September 16, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description: 
At 1143 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Magic Valley Regional Airport, or 7 miles south of Twin Falls, moving north 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Twin Falls and Magic Valley Regional Airport around 1150 PM MDT. Jerome around 1210 AM MDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Western Magic Valley; Southern Twin Falls County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boise ID
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov