Thunderstorm Wind — Canyon, Idaho

2015-06-29 · near Wilder, Canyon, Idaho

Event narrative

A trained spotter reported 4 inch tree branches down on numerous trees from thunderstorm gusts. Lightning struck a fence post causing the post to catch on fire.

Wider weather episode

Extreme heat continued across the Intermountain West leading to afternoon thunderstorm development and strong to damaging downburst winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 582248. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.