Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 7:42PM PDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 7:42pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 741 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles east of McDermitt, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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...
Horse Hill and Anderson Crossing, near McDermitt east of U.S.
Highway 95.
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:
Malheur County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov