Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 5:26PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 4:26pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 526 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Buhl, or 14 miles southwest of Jerome, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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 possible. Minor
damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Jerome, Buhl, Wendell, and Filer.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Western Magic Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender: