Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Pocatello, ID
Issued by NWS Pocatello, ID
553 WWUS75 KPIH 141858 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 1258 PM MDT Fri Jun 14 2024 IDZ052-151200- /O.NEW.KPIH.HW.W.0003.240615T1700Z-240616T0300Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert- Including the cities of Craters of the Moon NM, INL, and Mud Lake 1258 PM MDT Fri Jun 14 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday. * 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. 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. && $$ IDZ053-054-067-068-151200- /O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0017.240615T1700Z-240616T0300Z/ Upper Snake River Plain-Lower Snake River Plain-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-Lost River Valley- Including the cities of Pocatello, Fort Hall, American Falls, Blackfoot, Dubois, Chilly, Howe, Spencer, Shelley, Edie School, Arco, St. Anthony, Small, Mackay, Idaho Falls, and Rexburg 1258 PM MDT Fri Jun 14 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Lost River Valley, Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. && $$ Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information. McKaughan