Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 7:49PM PDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 7:49pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 748 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a gust front near Flat Top
Mountain, or 25 miles west of Rome, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing
visibility.
Locations impacted include...
Burns Junction, Flat Top Mountain, Crooked Creek State Park,
Antelope Spring, Tencent Lake, Coffin Butte, Juniper Lake, Table
Mountain, Ryegrass Butte, Rome Airport, and Heath Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Harney County; Malheur County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov