One product issued by NWS for: 2 Miles S Idaho Falls ID
High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 212 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 IDZ052>054-172100- /O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0002.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-Lower Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Fort Hall, St. Anthony, Pocatello, American Falls, Idaho Falls, Shelley, Craters of the Moon NM, Blackfoot, INL, Rexburg, and Mud Lake 212 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Fort Hall, St. Anthony, Pocatello, American Falls, Idaho Falls, Shelley, Craters of the Moon, Blackfoot, INL, Rexburg, and Mud Lake * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * 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. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibilities. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. 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. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. && $$