Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 4:49AM PDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 4:49am
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
At 449 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Cow Valley to near
Ironside to near Sheep Rock. Movement was north at 20 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Ironside, Ironside Mountain, Malheur Reservoir, and Cow Valley
around 550 AM MDT.
Malheur City and Eldorado Pass around 600 AM MDT.
Bridgeport around 510 AM PDT.
Baldy Mountain around 610 AM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Baker County; Malheur County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov