{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.32d8c7153e8afd2c2dc4693223bcec692b5d0f57.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:36PM MDT by NWS Boise ID","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-16","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.32d8c7153e8afd2c2dc4693223bcec692b5d0f57.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Boise ID"},"word_count":180,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:36PM MDT by NWS Boise ID\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Upper Treasure Valley; Southwest Highlands; Western Magic Valley\n**Issued by:** NWS Boise ID\n**Sent:** 2026-07-16T16:36:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-16T16:36:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-16T17:15:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nAt 436 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9\nmiles southeast of Crows Nest Butte, or 29 miles south of Glenns\nFerry, moving northeast at 20 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust possible. Minor\ndamage to outdoor objects is possible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nBuhl and Hagerman.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle.\n\nPersons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until\nthis storm passes."}