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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Pocatello, ID

May 16, 2017

NWS Pocatello, ID issued this wind advisory at May 16, 2017, 3:37 AM MDT. It took effect at May 16, 2017, 9:00 PM MDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 16, 2017, 3:37 AM MDT (09:37 UTC)
In effect from
May 16, 2017, 9:00 PM MDT
Expired
May 16, 2017, 12:49 PM MDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Pocatello, ID

The text

As transmitted.

519 
WWUS75 KPIH 160937
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
337 AM MDT Tue May 16 2017


IDZ017-020-021-162200-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0013.170517T0300Z-170517T2100Z/
Eastern Magic Valley-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, Idaho Falls, 
Rexburg, and Pocatello
337 AM MDT Tue May 16 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 3 PM MDT
Wednesday. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING...Strong winds will likely begin around 9 pm
  tonight and taper off around 3pm tomorrow afternoon. Areas of
  blowing dust are possible

* WINDS...Sustained winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* LOCATIONS...Eastern Magic Valley, Upper and Lower Snake Plain
  including the cities of Burley, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, and
  Rexburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A wind advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Gusts
over 45 mph are possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

IDZ022-162200-
/O.NEW.KPIH.HW.A.0001.170517T0300Z-170517T1500Z/
South Central Highlands-
Including the cities of Malad City, Oakley, and Rockland
337 AM MDT Tue May 16 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from this evening through Wednesday
morning. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING...Very strong winds are likely from 9 PM tonight
  through 9 AM tomorrow morning, tapering off somewhat 
  thereafter. Winds will be strong enough to snap weak branches. 
  High profile vehicles will be difficult to control on highways. 
  Blowing dust may reduce visibility briefly.

* WINDS...Sustained winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts 55 to 60 mph
  possible.

* LOCATIONS...South Central Highlands including Malad, Oakley and
  Rockland.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
303 
WWUS75 KPIH 161849
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1249 PM MDT Tue May 16 2017

IDZ017-020-021-171100-
/O.UPG.KPIH.WI.Y.0013.170517T0300Z-170517T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.HW.W.0004.170517T0300Z-170517T1800Z/
Eastern Magic Valley-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, Idaho Falls, 
Rexburg, and Pocatello
1249 PM MDT Tue May 16 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to noon MDT
Wednesday. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING...Strong winds will likely begin around 9 pm
  tonight and taper off Tuesday morning. The strongest will occur
  between 9pm and sunrise. Areas of blowing dust are expected due
  to recent field plowing. Minor wind damage and sporadic power 
  outages are also possible. 
 
* WINDS...Sustained winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up 60 mph. 
  Locally higher winds are possible as the front passes through.

* LOCATIONS...Burley, Rupert, Shoshone, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, 
  Rexburg, Craters of the Moon and the INL Complex. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

IDZ022-171100-
/O.UPG.KPIH.HW.A.0001.170517T0300Z-170517T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.HW.W.0004.170517T0300Z-170517T1800Z/
South Central Highlands-
Including the cities of Malad City, Oakley, and Rockland
1249 PM MDT Tue May 16 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to noon MDT
Wednesday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING...Strong winds will likely begin around 9 pm
  tonight and taper off Tuesday morning. The strongest will occur
  between 9pm and sunrise. Areas of blowing dust are expected due
  to recent field plowing. Minor wind damage and sporadic power 
  outages are also possible. 

* WINDS...Sustained winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph. 
  Locally higher winds are possible when the front passes through 
  and also along I-84 from Yale to the Utah border.
 
* LOCATIONS...Malta, City of Rocks, Oakley and Rockland. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Pocatello, ID issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 16, 3:37 AM MDTHigh Wind WatchPIH9 hr
May 16, 12:49 PM MDTHigh Wind WarningPIH13 hr

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