Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 9:47PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 8:47pm
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 947 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mormon Mountain, or 50 miles west of Salmon, moving north at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated. A ground station recorded a gust of 48 mph.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Buck Point, Bernard Creek Guard Station, Mormon Mountain, Soldier
Bar, Center Mountain, Thunder Mountain, and Cabin Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
West Central Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID