Thunderstorm Wind — Gem, Idaho

2024-07-24 · near Emmett, Gem, Idaho

Event narrative

A large tree was down, blocking northbound traffic in a residential area in Emmett.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave trough brought a cold front through southwest Idaho. This cold front brought a significant shift in the dry and hot weather with high based thunderstorms and associated winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1202187. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.