Idaho Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/26/2026 19:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 8:08PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 26, 2026 - 7:08pm
Expires: 
June 26, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
At 804 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near New Plymouth to near Homedale. Movement was east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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 possible. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Nampa, Caldwell, Emmett, Eagle, Star, Middleton, Homedale, Wilder, Greenleaf, Notus, Sand Hollow, Letha, Huston, Firebird Speedway, and Lake Lowell.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Lower Treasure Valley; Upper Treasure Valley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boise ID