Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 3:08PM PDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 3:08pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 308 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of
Copeland Butte to near Owyhee Reservoir. Movement was northeast at 30
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...
Adrian, Twin Springs Campground, Pelican Point, Board Corral
Mountain, Freezeout Mountain, Owyhee Reservoir, Shell Rock Butte, and
Owyhee Dam.
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.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
Area Description:
Malheur County; Oregon Lower Treasure Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov