Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 6:29AM PDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 6:29am
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
At 629 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Sumpter to near
Pondosa. Movement was northwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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 possible. Minor
damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
North Powder, Haines, Anthony Lakes Ski Area, Mount Ruth, Thief
Valley Reservoir, and Elkhorn Peak.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
Area Description:
Baker County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov