FROM: NWS Boise ID
AREA: Western Magic Valley; Southern Twin Falls County
SENT: 2026-07-17T15:16:00-06:00
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 3:16PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
At 316 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Castleford, or 20 miles southwest of Twin Falls, moving northeast at
25 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust possible. Minor
damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include…
Buhl, Filer, and Castleford.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Alert Expiration: 2026-07-17T15:45:00-06:00
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