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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1246 PM MDT Sat May 18 2024

IDZ052>054-191145-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0013.240519T1300Z-240520T0000Z/
Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-Lower Snake River
Plain-
Including the cities of Craters of the Moon NM, Shelley, Rexburg,
Fort Hall, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, American Falls, INL, Mud Lake,
St. Anthony, and Blackfoot
1246 PM MDT Sat May 18 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 50 mph
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could cause reduced
  visibilities. 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 and if there is reduced visibilities because of
blowing dust. 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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TW

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