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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Pocatello, ID
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2:03 PM MDT | Blowing Dust Advisory | PIH | Bannock, Bingham, Bonneville, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison and 1 more | 31 hr |
| May 5, 2:03 PM MDT | High Wind Warning | PIH | Bannock, Bingham, Blaine, Bonneville, Butte, Cassia and 9 more | 31 hr |
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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.