Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 4:52PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 3:52pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 452 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Vale, or 12 miles west of Ontario, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Ontario around 500 PM MDT.
Payette and Fruitland around 510 PM MDT.
French Corner around 530 PM MDT.
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:
Lower Treasure Valley; Upper Weiser River; Oregon Lower Treasure Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender: