Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 5:05PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 4:05pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 504 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tindall Ranch, or 21 miles northeast of Owyhee, moving 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...
Tindall Ranch, Sevy Falls, and Bruneau River Launch Site.
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:
Southwest Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov