Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 5:17PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 4:17pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 516 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lookout Butte to 6
miles northeast of Bruneau River Launch Site to near Black Rock
Mountain. Movement was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 reducing
visibility. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Clover Butte, Sevy Falls, Poison Butte, and Lookout Butte around
520 PM MDT.
Middle Butte, Clover Creek Crossing, and Juniper Ranch around 530
PM MDT.
Crows Nest Butte and Horse Butte around 540 PM MDT.
Juniper Butte and Salls Crossing around 550 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Upper Treasure Valley; Southwest Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender: