{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.ff39c05dd8efd7c986fe7acf1214ecb808694f90.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:55PM 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.ff39c05dd8efd7c986fe7acf1214ecb808694f90.001.1","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":140,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:55PM MDT by NWS Boise ID\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Upper Treasure Valley; Southwest Highlands\n**Issued by:** NWS Boise ID\n**Sent:** 2026-07-17T16:55:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-17T16:55:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-17T17:30:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nAt 455 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near\nBruneau Canyon Viewpoint, or 28 miles southwest of Glenns Ferry,\nmoving north at 20 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...\nBruneau Canyon Viewpoint, Pot Hole Butte, and Hot Spring.\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."}