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Summit Creek Fire remains 10 percent contained
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (86+ words) KBOI BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) " The U. S. Forest Service reports the Summit Creek Fire saw isolated torching overnight within the fire perimeter. Containment is still at 10 percent on Friday morning, meaning 10 percent of the fire's perimeter was deemed cold and out. This process…...
Quieter weather returns Friday after Thursday's powerful storms
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (138+ words) KBOI BOISE, ID (CBS2) " Southwest Idaho will see much quieter weather Friday after powerful thunderstorms swept through the region Thursday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service says Boise recorded a wind gust of 72 mph as storms moved through the Treasure…...
Boise, Nampa and nearby areas under severe thunderstorm warning until 9 p. m.
18+ hour, 32+ min ago (105+ words) KBOI Boise, Nampa and nearby areas under severe thunderstorm warning until 9 p. m. by CBS2 News Staff BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) " Boise-area residents face a volatile stretch of weather on Thursday afternoon as a severe thunderstorm watch and warning have been issued for parts of…...
Severe thunderstorms expected across Southeast Oregon and Southwest Idaho
23+ hour, 37+ min ago (93+ words) KBOI BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) " The National Weather Service warns of strong to severe thunderstorms expected Thursday afternoon and evening across southeast Oregon and southwest Idaho, with wind gusts potentially reaching 70 mph. Forecasters have upgraded all of eastern Oregon and much of…...
Thunderstorms return again across SW Idaho
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (131+ words) KBOI BOISE, ID (CBS2) " Warm temperatures return Thursday across southwest Idaho, but another round of thunderstorms is expected late in the afternoon and evening. Highs climb into the mid 80s around Boise with low 80s near Twin Falls before storms begin developing. A…...
Crews contain brush fire south of Mountain Home
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (287+ words) by Kiana Watchman & Marcos Guadarrama Mountain Home, Idaho (CBS2) " Update: Fire crew's have contained the brush fire as of 10: 06 p. m. The American Red Cross is opening a shelter at the Elks Lodge, 325 3rd W. St. , in Mountain Home for those displaced by the fire....
Summit Creek Fire started by lightning grows beyond 1, 200 acres in Cassia County
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (114+ words) KBOI BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) " The Summit Creek Fire, which was sparked by lightning around 2: 00 PM on Monday, has now grown to 1, 273 acres in Cassia County. The U. S. Forest Service Sawtooth National Forest is reporting that crews are working to keep the fire…...
Independence Lakes Trailhead evacuated as Summit Creek Fire reaches 550 acres
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (147+ words) KBOI CASSIA COUNTY, Idaho (CBS2) " A wildfire burning in the Oakley Basin and Cache Peak area has grown to an estimated 550 acres as crews continue working to contain the blaze, according to the Cassia County Sheriff's Office. The fire, identified as…...
Hot Memorial Day before strong storms and a big cool down
4+ day, 16+ min ago (137+ words) KBOI BOISE, ID (CBS2) " Memorial Day is turning hot across southwest Idaho, with highs climbing into the low 90s around Boise and upper 80s near Twin Falls under partly cloudy skies. Winds increase Monday afternoon ahead of a cold front arriving Monday night....
Thunderstorms and strong winds blowing into SW Idaho and E Oregon
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (125+ words) KBOI BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) " The National Weather Service in Boise is reporting that thunderstorms have begun to develop through Monday afternoon across southwest Idaho and parts of eastern Oregon. Wind gusts of 35-55 mph are possible. Be aware of blowing dust and…...