Thunderstorm Wind — Payette, Idaho

2017-08-30 · near New Plymouth, Payette, Idaho

Event narrative

Social media posted pictures of utility poles snapped in half near New Plymouth. National Weather Service radar indicated outflow thunderstorm winds were around 50 knots.

Wider weather episode

Monsoon moisture combined with unstable conditions associated with an approaching trough and afternoon heating produced strong to severe thunderstorms across parts of Southwest Idaho.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 710961. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.