Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 2:24PM PDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 2:24pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 224 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sacramento Butte, or 25 miles north of Rome, moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing
visibility. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Pelican Point, Sacramento Butte, Iron Point, Birch Creek Campground,
Knottingham Butte, Diamond Butte, Cedar Mountain, and southern Owyhee
Reservoir.
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.
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:
Malheur County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov