Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 5:00pm
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 559 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Grand View, or 26 miles west of Mountain Home, moving north at 30
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
visibilities. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Big Foot Butte around 620 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near the Snake River, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Upper Treasure Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID