Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Boise ID
AREA: Baker County
SENT: 2026-07-23T15:40:00-07:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 3:40PM PDT by NWS Boise ID

At 340 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Keating, or 15 miles northeast of Baker City, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 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 possible. Minor
damage to outdoor objects is possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near…
Sparta around 350 PM PDT.
Carson around 400 PM PDT.

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: 2026-07-23T16:15:00-07:00