Idaho Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/20/2026 13:51

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 2:51PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 251 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Big Horse Basin Gap, or 37 miles south of Mountain Home, moving east at 25 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Owyhee County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Southwest Highlands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boise ID
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov