Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 9:18AM MDT by NWS Boise ID

**Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 9:18AM MDT by NWS Boise ID**

At 918 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bliss, or 12 miles east of Glenns Ferry, moving northwest at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Twin Falls, southeastern Elmore and west central Gooding Counties.

**What You Should Do:**

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 Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Boise ID

- **Effective:** Sep 18, 2026 9:18 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 18, 2026 9:45 AM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*