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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 12:40 AM Apr. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT ADA...SOUTHERN BOISE...CENTRAL ELMORE AND NORTHWESTERN OWYHEE COUNTIES THROUGH 730 PM MDT... At 640 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Idaho City to Boise to Delamar Mine. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 reducing visibility. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Southeastern Boise, Swan Falls, Silver City, and Murphy around 650 PM MDT. Twin Springs, Big Foot Butte, and Boise Stage Stop around 700 PM MDT. Oreana, Graham Guard Station, and Dutch Creek Guard Station around 710 PM MDT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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