Thunderstorm Wind in Ada County, Idaho

Thunderstorm Wind May 25, 2026 · Ada County, Idaho

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Public reported a tree branch broken off. Photo suggests the large branch was broken off where it connects to the trunk. Based on nearby reports, it is reasonable to assume this damage was associated with a thunderstorm gust of at least 58 mph.

The wider storm

On May 25th, height falls ahead of an incoming trough and surface heating allowed for weak instability to build in across southwest Idaho. Strong south-southwesterly winds ahead of an incoming cold front allowed for a hot, well-mixed boundary layer and subsequent inverted-V temperature profiles. Shear was weak but sufficient to support a multicell with a damaging wind threat. Severe winds resulting in numerous trees down across the area.

Began near Meridian (43.6116, -116.3938).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1328099. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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