Idaho, Oregon Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/15/2026 12:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 1:40PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 15, 2026 - 12:40pm
Expires: 
August 15, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 140 PM MDT/1240 PM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Oregon Hill, or 36 miles northeast of McDermitt, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 reducing visibility. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Toppin Creek Butte around 1250 PM PDT. Bald Mountain around 200 PM MDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Southwest Highlands; Malheur County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boise ID
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov