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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Pocatello, ID

May 5, 202012 counties in Idaho

NWS Pocatello, ID issued this wind advisory at May 5, 2020, 2:03 PM MDT for 12 counties in Idaho. It took effect at May 6, 2020, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 5, 2020, 2:03 PM MDT (20:03 UTC)
In effect from
May 6, 2020, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired
May 6, 2020, 8:48 PM MDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Pocatello, ID

Counties Bannock County, ID, Bingham County, ID, Blaine County, ID, Bonneville County, ID, Butte County, ID, Caribou County, ID, Cassia County, ID, Clark County, ID, Custer County, ID, Franklin County, ID, Oneida County, ID, Power County, ID

The radar

The Pocatello radar (KSFX), 2 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Salt Lake City I, UT (KSLC), launched 12:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 265 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Salt Lake City I, UT at 12:00Z on 2020-05-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Salt Lake City I, UT at 12:00Z on 2020-05-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -9 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3207 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
48 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-9 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
21 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

328 
WWUS75 KPIH 052003
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
203 PM MDT Tue May 5 2020

IDZ053-054-061200-
/O.UPG.KPIH.HW.A.0001.200506T1800Z-200507T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.HW.W.0001.200506T1800Z-200507T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.DU.Y.0001.200506T1800Z-200507T0400Z/
Upper Snake River Plain-Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, 
Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall
203 PM MDT Tue May 5 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph
  with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust
  Advisory,visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in 
  blowing dust expected.

* WHERE...Idaho Falls, Roberts, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Pocatello,
  Blackfoot, Fort Hall, American Falls, Shelley. Blowing dust will
  be worse north of Idaho Falls near Roberts and along I-86 from
  Pocatello to American Falls. Additionally, near Fort Hall along
  I-15 could potentially have lower visibilities due to dust as 
  well.
  

* WHEN...From noon to 10 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced
  visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles along I-15.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive. Boating will be extremely hazardous, especially
for smaller boats.

&&

$$

IDZ051-052-055-057-061200-
/O.UPG.KPIH.HW.A.0001.200506T1800Z-200507T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.HW.W.0001.200506T1800Z-200507T0400Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Eastern Magic Valley-
Raft River Region-
Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, 
INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, Oakley, 
Malta, Rockland, and Holbrook
203 PM MDT Tue May 5 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, INL, Craters of
  the moon, Burley, Idahome, Oakley, Malta, Rockland and 
  Holbrook.

* WHEN...From noon to 10 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles along I-86 near Idahome.
  Blowing dust is expected as well. Expect lower visibilities.
  Boating will be hazardous.  


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive. Visibilities will be reduced as well. 

&&

$$

IDZ056-058-059-062-067-068-070-075-061200-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0013.200506T1800Z-200507T0400Z/
Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-
Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-Blackfoot Mountains-Beaverhead -
Lemhi Highlands-Lost River Valley-Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-
Wood River Foothills-
Including the cities of Albion, Almo, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, 
Lava Hot Springs, Malad, Preston, Thatcher, Grace, Soda Springs, 
Henry, Bone, Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, Small, Howe, Arco, 
Mackay, Chilly, Challis, Hailey, Bellevue, and Picabo
203 PM MDT Tue May 5 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Albion, Hailey, Bellevue, Picabo, Inkom, McCammon,
  Downey, Almo, Lava Hot Springs, Malad, Preston, Grace, Soda
  Springs, Henry, Bone, Dubois, Spencer and Monida Pass.

* WHEN...From noon to 10 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Blowing dust will reduce visibilities. Boating will be 
  hazardous. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Watch areas of reduced
visibilities. 

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/pocatello
4 follow-up statements
980 
WWUS75 KPIH 060929
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
329 AM MDT Wed May 6 2020

IDZ053-054-062100-
/O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0001.200506T1800Z-200507T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.DU.Y.0001.200506T1800Z-200507T0400Z/
Upper Snake River Plain-Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, 
Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall
329 AM MDT Wed May 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust 
  Advisory,visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in 
  blowing dust expected.

* WHERE...Idaho Falls, Roberts, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Pocatello,
  Blackfoot, Fort Hall, American Falls, Shelley. Blowing dust will
  be worse north of Idaho Falls near Roberts and along I-86 from
  Pocatello to American Falls. Additionally, near Fort Hall along
  I-15 could potentially have lower visibilities due to dust as 
  well.

* WHEN...From noon to 10 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along I-15.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

IDZ051-052-055-057-062100-
/O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0001.200506T1800Z-200507T0400Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Eastern Magic Valley-
Raft River Region-
Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, 
INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, Oakley, 
Malta, Rockland, and Holbrook
329 AM MDT Wed May 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, INL, Craters of 
  the Moon, Burley, Idahome, Oakley, Malta, Rockland and 
  Holbrook.

* WHEN...From noon to 10 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along I-86 
  near Idahome. Blowing dust is expected as well. Expect lower 
  visibilities. Boating will be hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

IDZ056-058-059-062-067-068-070-075-062100-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0013.200506T1800Z-200507T0400Z/
Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-
Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-Blackfoot Mountains-Beaverhead -
Lemhi Highlands-Lost River Valley-Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-
Wood River Foothills-
Including the cities of Albion, Almo, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, 
Lava Hot Springs, Malad, Preston, Thatcher, Grace, Soda Springs, 
Henry, Bone, Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, Small, Howe, Arco, 
Mackay, Chilly, Challis, Hailey, Bellevue, and Picabo
329 AM MDT Wed May 6 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Albion, Hailey, Bellevue, Picabo, Inkom, McCammon, 
  Downey, Almo, Lava Hot Springs, Malad, Preston, Grace, Soda 
  Springs, Henry, Bone, Dubois, Spencer and Monida Pass.

* WHEN...From noon to 10 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Blowing dust will reduce visibilities. Boating will be 
  hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/pocatello
566 
WWUS75 KPIH 061935
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
135 PM MDT Wed May 6 2020

IDZ053-054-070400-
/O.NEW.KPIH.FZ.W.0002.200507T0900Z-200507T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200507T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200507T0400Z/
Upper Snake River Plain-Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, 
Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall
135 PM MDT Wed May 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 32 expected. For the Blowing Dust 
  Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in 
  blowing dust.

* WHERE...Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Pocatello, Blackfoot,
  American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 PM MDT this 
  evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT 
  Thursday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 10 PM MDT this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

  Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of reduced visibility on interstates
  in blowing dust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

IDZ051-052-055-070400-
/O.NEW.KPIH.FZ.W.0002.200507T0900Z-200507T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200507T0400Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Eastern Magic Valley-
Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, 
INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley
135 PM MDT Wed May 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 55 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, INL, Craters of
  the Moon NM, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 PM MDT this 
  evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

  Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

IDZ057-070400-
/O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200507T0400Z/
Raft River Region-
Including the cities of Malta, Rockland, and Holbrook
135 PM MDT Wed May 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Raft River Region- Including the cities of Malta,
  Rockland, and Holbrook.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

IDZ056-058-059-062-067-068-070-075-070400-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200507T0400Z/
Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-
Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-Blackfoot Mountains-Beaverhead -
Lemhi Highlands-Lost River Valley-Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-
Wood River Foothills-
Including the cities of Albion, Almo, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, 
Lava Hot Springs, Malad, Preston, Thatcher, Grace, Soda Springs, 
Henry, Bone, Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, Small, Howe, Arco, 
Mackay, Chilly, Challis, Hailey, Bellevue, and Picabo
135 PM MDT Wed May 6 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Albion, Almo, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs,
  Malad, Preston, Thatcher, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, Bone,
  Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, Small, Howe, Arco, Mackay, Chilly,
  Challis, Hailey, Bellevue, and Picabo.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/pocatello
598 
WWUS75 KPIH 062309
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
509 PM MDT Wed May 6 2020

IDZ065-066-070400-
/O.EXA.KPIH.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200507T0400Z/
Teton Valley-Centennial Mountains - Island Park-
Including the cities of Ashton, Tetonia, Driggs, Island Park, 
and Kilgore
509 PM MDT Wed May 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph
  with gusts up to 55 mph. 

* WHERE...Island Park to Driggs.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility
  with blowing dust. Damaging winds will blow down trees and 
  power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will 
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

IDZ053-054-070715-
/O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200507T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.FZ.W.0002.200507T0900Z-200507T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200507T0400Z/
Upper Snake River Plain-Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, 
Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall
509 PM MDT Wed May 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 32 expected. For the Blowing Dust 
  Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in 
  blowing dust.

* WHERE...Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Pocatello, 
  Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 PM MDT this 
  evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT 
  Thursday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 10 PM MDT this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

IDZ051-052-055-070715-
/O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200507T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.FZ.W.0002.200507T0900Z-200507T1500Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Eastern Magic Valley-
Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, 
INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley
509 PM MDT Wed May 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 55 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, INL, Craters of 
  the Moon NM, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 PM MDT this 
  evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

IDZ057-070400-
/O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200507T0400Z/
Raft River Region-
Including the cities of Malta, Rockland, and Holbrook
509 PM MDT Wed May 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Raft River Region- Including the cities of Malta, 
  Rockland, and Holbrook.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

IDZ056-058-059-062-067-068-070-075-070400-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200507T0400Z/
Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-
Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-Blackfoot Mountains-Beaverhead -
Lemhi Highlands-Lost River Valley-Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-
Wood River Foothills-
Including the cities of Albion, Almo, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, 
Lava Hot Springs, Malad, Preston, Thatcher, Grace, Soda Springs, 
Henry, Bone, Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, Small, Howe, Arco, 
Mackay, Chilly, Challis, Hailey, Bellevue, and Picabo
509 PM MDT Wed May 6 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Albion, Almo, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot 
  Springs, Malad, Preston, Thatcher, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, 
  Bone, Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, Small, Howe, Arco, Mackay, 
  Chilly, Challis, Hailey, Bellevue, and Picabo.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/pocatello
650 
WWUS75 KPIH 070248
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
848 PM MDT Wed May 6 2020

IDZ053-054-071000-
/O.CAN.KPIH.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200507T0400Z/
/O.CAN.KPIH.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200507T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.FZ.W.0002.200507T0900Z-200507T1500Z/
Upper Snake River Plain-Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, 
Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall
848 PM MDT Wed May 6 2020

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Freezing temperatures. 

* WHERE...Upper and Lower Snake River Plain.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Young, tender plants may freeze if protective actions
  are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

IDZ051-052-055-071000-
/O.CAN.KPIH.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200507T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.FZ.W.0002.200507T0900Z-200507T1500Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Eastern Magic Valley-
Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, 
INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley
848 PM MDT Wed May 6 2020

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Freezing temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Shoshone Lava Beds to the Mud Lake Desert.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Young, tender plants may freeze if protective actions
  are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

IDZ057-065-066-070400-
/O.CAN.KPIH.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200507T0400Z/
Raft River Region-Teton Valley-Centennial Mountains - Island Park-
Including the cities of Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Ashton, 
Tetonia, Driggs, Island Park, and Kilgore
848 PM MDT Wed May 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have fallen below warning levels and thus the High Wind
Warning has been cancelled.

$$

IDZ056-058-059-062-067-068-070-075-070400-
/O.CAN.KPIH.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200507T0400Z/
Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-
Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-Blackfoot Mountains-Beaverhead -
Lemhi Highlands-Lost River Valley-Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-
Wood River Foothills-
Including the cities of Albion, Almo, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, 
Lava Hot Springs, Malad, Preston, Thatcher, Grace, Soda Springs, 
Henry, Bone, Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, Small, Howe, Arco, 
Mackay, Chilly, Challis, Hailey, Bellevue, and Picabo
848 PM MDT Wed May 6 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have fallen below advisory levels and thus the Wind Advisory
has been cancelled.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/pocatello

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 5, 2:03 PM MDTBlowing Dust AdvisoryPIHBannock, Bingham, Bonneville, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison and 1 more31 hr
May 5, 2:03 PM MDTHigh Wind WarningPIHBannock, Bingham, Blaine, Bonneville, Butte, Cassia and 9 more31 hr

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Wind Advisories in Idaho, 2020Every wind advisory in 2020

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.