Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 559 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Bogus Basin Ski Area to near Kuna to near
Squaw Butte. Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Boise, Nampa, Meridian, and Eagle around 600 PM MDT.
Guffey around 610 PM MDT.
Aldape Summit, Initial Point, and Lucky Peak Reservoir around 620
PM MDT.
Lucky Peak Dam, Arrowrock Dam, Lucky Peak Spring Shores Marina,
and Thorn Creek Summit around 630 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lower Treasure Valley; Boise Mountains; Upper Treasure Valley; Owyhee Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender: