Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 2:09PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 1:09pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 208 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Big Creek Summit, or 29 miles southeast of McCall,
moving north at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust possible. Minor
damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Big Creek Summit, Halfway Station, Poverty Flat Campground, Landmark,
Warm Lake, Monumental Peak, and Horsethief Reservoir.
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.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
West Central Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov