Idaho Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/15/2026 12:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 1:01PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 15, 2026 - 12:01pm
Expires: 
August 15, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 100 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dutch Creek Guard Station, or 18 miles southeast of Lowman, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and penny 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Graham Guard Station around 120 PM MDT.
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. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
Area Description: 
Boise Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boise ID
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov