Special Weather Statement for Western Magic Valley; Southern Twin Falls County
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Southern Twin Falls County, Western Magic Valley
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 435 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hansen, or 8 miles east of Twin Falls, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 435 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hansen, or 8 miles east of Twin Falls, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing visibility. Locations impacted include... Twin Falls, Jerome, Kimberly, Filer, Hansen, Hazelton, Eden, Murtaugh, Rock Creek, Magic Valley Regional Airport, Minidoka National Monument, and Milner Dam.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 4:35PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Boise ID. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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