Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 6:55PM PDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 6:55pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 655 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Howluk Butte, or 29 miles north of Denio, moving northeast 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.
Locations impacted include...
Alvord Hot Springs, Three Man Butte, Mickey Butte, Andrews, Twin
Buttes, Willow Creek Hot Springs, Skull Creek Reservoir, Buckskin
Mountain, Black Point, Whitehorse Ranch, and Howluk Butte.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Harney County; Malheur County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov