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WWUS75 KPIH 170252
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
852 PM MDT Thu May 16 2024

IDZ054-171100-
/O.EXP.KPIH.LW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240517T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0002.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/
Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Shelley, American Falls, Pocatello, Fort
Hall, and Blackfoot
852 PM MDT Thu May 16 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT
FRIDAY...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
  hazardous conditions, especially for small craft. Blowing dust is
  likely reducing visibility. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Don`t go boating, especially in small boats, when high waves are
expected. Check 511 for any potential road closures due to blowing
dust. 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.

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IDZ052-053-171100-
/O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0002.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/
Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Idaho Falls, Mud Lake, St. Anthony,
Rexburg, Craters of the Moon NM, and INL
852 PM MDT Thu May 16 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert and Upper Snake River Plain.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing dust is expected to reduce visibilities,
  especially on I-15 north of Idaho Falls near Roberts. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check 511 for possible road closure from low visibilities from
Blowing Dust. 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.

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IDZ051-055>058-065-067-068-070-171100-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0012.240517T1800Z-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 Dubois, Downey, Spencer, Almo, Lava Hot
Springs, Inkom, Chilly, Holbrook, Arco, Small, Ashton, Heyburn,
Rockland, Tetonia, Albion, Mackay, Challis, Driggs, Edie School,
Richfield, Burley, Carey, Howe, Malta, McCammon, Shoshone,
Rupert, and Oakley
852 PM MDT Thu May 16 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 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...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.
  Blowing dust is possible, which could reduce visibilities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

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IDZ062-171100-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0012.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/
Blackfoot Mountains-
Including the cities of Bone, Soda Springs, Henry, and Grace
852 PM MDT Thu May 16 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Blackfoot Mountains.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.
  Blowing dust is possible which would reduce visibilities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.



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DMH