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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
208 AM MDT Thu May 16 2024

IDZ054-162100-
/O.CON.KPIH.LW.Y.0001.240516T1800Z-240517T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.HW.A.0002.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/
Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Blackfoot, American Falls, Fort Hall,
Pocatello, and Shelley
208 AM MDT Thu May 16 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR AMERICAN FALLS RESERVOIR...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory for American Falls Reservoir,
  southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. For
  the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60
  mph possible.

* WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain.

* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from noon today to 9 PM MDT
  this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Friday afternoon
  through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and
  outbuildings is possible, along with isolated power outages. Loose
  outdoor objects could be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Secure loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds. Drivers of high profile
vehicles should consider scheduling travel outside the period of
expected high winds.

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