Idaho, Oregon Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/06/2026 14:28

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 3:28PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 2:28pm
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 328 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cow Lakes, or 25 miles northeast of Rome, moving east at 25 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... Cow Lakes around 330 PM MDT. Mahogany Mountain around 340 PM MDT. Malloy Ranch around 400 PM MDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Owyhee Mountains; Malheur County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boise ID