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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
104 PM MDT Tue Jun 9 2026

IDZ054-101100-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0024.260610T1500Z-260611T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.LW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260610T0300Z/
Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Fort Hall, American Falls, Pocatello,
Blackfoot, and Shelley
104 PM MDT Tue Jun 9 2026

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR AMERICAN FALLS RESERVOIR...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory for American Falls Reservoir,
  west winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the Wind
  Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain.

* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening.
  For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.

* 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.

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