High Wind — Lower Treasure Valley, Idaho

2024-04-30 · Lower Treasure Valley, Idaho

Event narrative

A member of the public measured a wind gust of 62 mph from a thunderstorm outflow boundary.

Wider weather episode

An upper level ridge brought a cold front to the region that allowed for severe thunderstorms to form near Ontario, OR-Emmett, ID and brought blowing dust that impeded visibility in Caldwell, ID.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1173812. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.