Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 2:28PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 1:28pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 228 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Soldier Mountain Ski Area, or 9 miles north of Fairfield, moving
north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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 possible. Minor
damage to outdoor objects is possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Cannonball Mountain and Soldier Mountain Ski Area around 230 PM
MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Boise Mountains; Camas Prairie
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov