{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.e3463ea7cd75dbef6ed7c6ff2268e7caae4c2f43.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:48PM MDT by NWS Boise ID","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-17","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.e3463ea7cd75dbef6ed7c6ff2268e7caae4c2f43.001.1","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 17 at 4:48PM MDT by NWS Boise ID\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Upper Treasure Valley\n**Issued by:** NWS Boise ID\n**Sent:** 2026-07-17T16:48:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-17T16:48:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-17T17:30:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nAt 448 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7\nmiles south of Hammett, or 13 miles southwest of Glenns Ferry, moving\nnorth at 15 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...\nGlenns Ferry and Hammett.\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."}