Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Boise ID
AREA: Malheur County
SENT: 2026-07-23T15:02:00-07:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 3:02PM PDT by NWS Boise ID

At 302 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sacramento Butte, or 21 miles north of Rome, moving northeast at 20
mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing
visibility. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near…
Iron Point and Sacramento Butte around 410 PM MDT.
Cedar Mountain around 430 PM MDT.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-23T15:45:00-07:00