Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 7:29PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 6:29pm
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 729 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Big Horse Basin Gap, or 37 miles southwest of Mountain Home, moving
northeast at 30 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...
Poison Creek Rec Site, Hinton Reservoir, Chalk Hills, and Big Horse
Basin Gap.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Upper Treasure Valley; Southwest Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender: