Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 3:39PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 2:39pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 338 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Castro Ridge, or 28 miles east of Rome, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing
visibility.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Castro Ridge around 340 PM MDT.
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:
Owyhee Mountains; Malheur County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender: