Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 9:07PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 8:07pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 907 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Round Mountain, or 8 miles southeast of Rome, moving northeast at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing
visibility.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Little Grassy Mountain, Round Mountain, and Little Grassy
Reservoir around 910 PM MDT.
Antelope Reservoir around 920 PM MDT.
Jordan Valley around 940 PM MDT.
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.
Area Description:
Owyhee Mountains; Malheur County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov