Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Pocatello, ID
Issued by NWS Pocatello, ID
794 WWUS75 KPIH 172022 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 222 PM MDT Fri May 17 2024 IDZ052>054-180200- /O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240518T0200Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-Lower Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Pocatello, Shelley, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, Craters of the Moon NM, Fort Hall, St. Anthony, Mud Lake, INL, American Falls, and Blackfoot 222 PM MDT Fri May 17 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph. * WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings is expected, along with isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects will be blown around. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibilities. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds begin. During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use caution if you must drive, and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high winds subside. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. && $$ IDZ051-055>058-065-067-068-070-180200- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240518T0200Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Eastern Magic Valley-Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Teton Valley-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-Lost River Valley- Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys- Including the cities of Downey, Richfield, Chilly, Challis, Howe, Small, Oakley, Dubois, Inkom, Burley, Almo, Holbrook, Lava Hot Springs, Tetonia, Carey, Edie School, McCammon, Mackay, Ashton, Shoshone, Heyburn, Rockland, Rupert, Albion, Driggs, Malta, Spencer, and Arco 222 PM MDT Fri May 17 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys, Lost River Valley, Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, Teton Valley, Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, and Southern Hills/Albion Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Areas of blowing dust will likely reduce visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Avoid boating on local lakes and reservoir when possible, especially with small watercraft. && $$ IDZ062-180200- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240518T0200Z/ Blackfoot Mountains- Including the cities of Henry, Soda Springs, Grace, and Bone 222 PM MDT Fri May 17 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Blackfoot Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. && $$ Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information. TW