Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 5:00am
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
At 557 AM MDT/457 AM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of
strong thunderstorms over Lime and Huntington, or 19 miles northwest
of Weiser, moving north-northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and pea size hail. Frequent
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Heavy rainfall possible on Fox and
Tartar Burn Scars.
Locations impacted include...
Huntington, Dixie, Lime, Durkee, Rye Valley, Sweedes Landing, McChord
Butte, Henley Basin, Weatherby, California Mountain, Big Lookout
Mountain, and southern Brownlee 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.
Area Description:
West Central Mountains; Baker County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov