Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 5:18PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 4:18pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 517 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ontario to near
Emmett. Movement was north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Ontario, Payette, Emmett, and Fruitland around 520 PM MDT.
French Corner around 530 PM MDT.
Weiser, Annex, and Paddock Valley Reservoir around 540 PM MDT.
Bear Creek Summit and Presley Bridge around 550 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
West Central Mountains; Lower Treasure Valley; Boise Mountains; Upper Treasure Valley; Upper Weiser River; Oregon Lower Treasure Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov