Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 3:44PM PDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 343 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Knottingham Butte, or 38 miles southwest of Parma,
moving northeast at 25 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Northern Owyhee Reservoir around 450 PM MDT.
Twin Springs Campground around 500 PM MDT.
Owyhee Dam around 510 PM MDT.
Shell Rock Butte around 520 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Malheur County; Oregon Lower Treasure Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender: