Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 12:02PM PDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 12:02pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 1202 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Basque Station, or 28 miles north of McDermitt, moving northeast 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Basque Station around 110 PM MDT.
Bowden Hills around 140 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Malheur County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov