Thunderstorm Wind — Twin Falls, Idaho

2017-07-15 · near Rogerson, Twin Falls, Idaho

Event narrative

The local newspaper and a trained spotter reported large pine trees down and a large section of a motel roof was peeled off.

Wider weather episode

Monsoon moisture streamed northward across southern Idaho and with the combination of daytime heating and a weak upper trough moving through the region, isolated severe thunderstorms developed over the Magic Valley in the late afternoon.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 707848. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.