{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.90e01d5a2e5b744d296dba46fea8ef5fc7cb8e3d.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:01PM 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%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.90e01d5a2e5b744d296dba46fea8ef5fc7cb8e3d.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":162,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:01PM MDT by NWS Boise ID\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Lower Treasure Valley; Upper Treasure Valley\n**Issued by:** NWS Boise ID\n**Sent:** 2026-07-16T17:01:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-16T17:01:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-16T17:45:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nAt 501 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong\nthunderstorms along a line extending from near Murphy to near Cinder\nCone Butte. Movement was north at 20 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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...\nKuna, Melba, Swan Falls, Murphy, Blacks Creek Reservoir, Big Foot\nButte, Initial Point, Cinder Cone Butte, and Boise Stage Stop.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle."}