National Weather Service Boise Issues Weather Alert

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT ⚠️

The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a warning for strong to severe thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening across Eastern Oregon and Southwest Idaho. Damaging wind gusts of 50-70mph are possible between 6-10 PM. Wind gusts may arrive suddenly and ahead of thunderstorms. The phone number for updates from NWS Boise is: 208-334-9508.

⚡ Idaho Power has also issued the following Emergency Message:

“Extreme weather conditions in Eastern Oregon, Western Idaho, and Ada County could require a public safety power shutoff (PSPS) to reduce wildfire risk. Outages may start between 5 and 10 PM today, July 24. We are closely monitoring conditions and will provide more information to impacted customers if necessary.

Rapidly changing conditions could affect shutoff timing, and unplanned weather-related outages might occur before a PSPS. If your power goes out, visit idahopower.com/outage for the latest updates, or call 1-800-488-6151. For downed power lines, stay back and call 911. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!”

Important Safety Tips:

• Stay off rivers and water and take cover during lightning storms.
• Secure any loose objects on your property.
• Current hot & dry conditions mixed with strong wind gusts may reduce visibility while driving.

Be safe everyone and we will keep you updated with any news or changes to this information.