Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 9:18AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 8:18am
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
At 918 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bliss, or 12 miles east of Glenns Ferry, moving northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Twin
Falls, southeastern Elmore and west central Gooding 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:
Upper Treasure Valley; Western Magic Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov