Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 5:23PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 4:23pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 523 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Twentymile Butte to
near Hollister. Movement was northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust possible.
Locations impacted include...
Twin Falls, Jerome, Gooding, Buhl, Kimberly, Wendell, Filer, Hansen,
Hagerman, Eden, Bliss, Hollister, Castleford, Twentymile Butte,
Deadman Flat, Magic Valley Regional Airport, and White Arrow Hot
Spring.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Upper Treasure Valley; Western Magic Valley; Camas Prairie; Southern Twin Falls County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov