Thunderstorm Wind — Ada, Idaho

2010-08-21 · near (boi)gowen Fld Boise, Ada, Idaho

Event narrative

The BOI ASOS measured a wind gust of 68 MPH and several reports were received for wind damage including downed trees and power lines. Minor injuries were reported from the Western Idaho Fair as a result of temporary structures collapsing.

Wider weather episode

A dry cold front moving across Eastern Oregon and Idaho set off a series of mainly dry thunderstorms generating severe outflow winds in the Treasure Valley, including Boise, and the Snake River plain throughout the evening of the 21st.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 258220. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.