Idaho Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/20/2026 13:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 2:22PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 1:22pm
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 221 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Horse Butte, or 31 miles west of Twin Falls, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Castleford around 240 PM MDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Southwest Highlands; Western Magic Valley; Southern Twin Falls County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boise ID
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov