Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 5:00pm
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 600 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lucky Peak Spring Shores Marina, or 13 miles east of Boise, moving
south at 5 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Arrowrock Dam, Lucky Peak Spring Shores Marina, Arrowrock
Reservoir, and Lucky Peak Reservoir around 610 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:
Boise Mountains; Upper Treasure Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender: