Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 4:42PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 441 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 7 miles southwest of Bruneau River Launch Site, or 28
miles northeast of Owyhee, moving northeast at 15 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.
Locations impacted include...
Sevy Falls, Black Stone Mountain, Crawfish Crossing, Middle Butte,
Sugarloaf Mountain, Murphy Hot Springs, Salls Crossing, Grasmere,
Tindall Ranch, Black Rock Mountain, Monument Butte, Poison Butte,
Buckhorn Reservoir, Bruneau River Launch Site, Blackstone Reservoir,
Black Rock Crossing, Otter Reservoir, and Juniper Butte.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southwest Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender: