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Wind Advisory 11, NWS Boise, ID

August 5, 202112 counties in Idaho; Baker County, Harney County, Malheur County, Oregon

NWS Boise, ID issued this wind advisory at Aug 5, 2021, 2:41 AM MDT for 12 counties in Idaho; Baker County, Harney County, Malheur County, Oregon. It took effect at Aug 5, 2021, 6:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 5, 2021, 2:41 AM MDT (08:41 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 5, 2021, 6:00 PM MDT
Expired
Aug 6, 2021, 5:27 AM MDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Boise, ID

Counties Ada County, ID, Adams County, ID, Camas County, ID, Canyon County, ID, Elmore County, ID, Gem County, ID, Gooding County, ID, Jerome County, ID, Owyhee County, ID, Payette County, ID, Twin Falls County, ID, Washington County, ID, Baker County, OR, Harney County, OR, Malheur County, OR

The radar

The Boise radar (KCBX), 4 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:43 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

Boise Airport, ID (KBOI), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 7 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, Boise Airport, ID at 00:00Z on 2021-08-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1128 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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, Boise Airport, ID at 00:00Z on 2021-08-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 26 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1128 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-13 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
3663 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
22 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
26 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
54 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
1.6

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

409 
WWUS75 KBOI 050841
NPWBOI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
241 AM MDT Thu Aug 5 2021

ORZ061>063-052100-
/O.NEW.KBOI.WI.Y.0011.210806T0000Z-210806T1200Z/
Harney County-Baker County-Malheur County-
241 AM MDT Thu Aug 5 2021 /141 AM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT /5 PM PDT/ THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Harney County, Baker County and Malheur County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM MDT /5 PM PDT/ this evening to 6 AM MDT /5 AM 
  PDT/ Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front, along with gusts from
  thunderstorms, will result in a period of strong winds tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IDZ012-029-033-ORZ064-052100-
/O.NEW.KBOI.WI.Y.0011.210806T0400Z-210806T1200Z/
Lower Treasure Valley ID-Owyhee Mountains-Upper Weiser River-
Oregon Lower Treasure Valley-
241 AM MDT Thu Aug 5 2021 /141 AM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MDT /9 PM PDT/ THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Oregon and southwest and west 
  central Idaho.

* WHEN...From 10 PM MDT /9 PM PDT/ this evening to 6 AM MDT /5 
  AM PDT/ Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front, along with gusts from
  thunderstorms, will result in a period of strong winds tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IDZ014>016-028-030-052100-
/O.NEW.KBOI.WI.Y.0011.210806T0600Z-210806T1600Z/
Upper Treasure Valley-Southwest Highlands-Western Magic Valley-
Camas Prairie-Southern Twin Falls County-
241 AM MDT Thu Aug 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM MDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front, along with gusts from
  thunderstorms, will result in a period of strong winds tonight
  into Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
542 
WWUS75 KBOI 052007
NPWBOI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
207 PM MDT Thu Aug 5 2021

IDZ012-029-033-ORZ064-060700-
/O.EXT.KBOI.WI.Y.0011.210806T0300Z-210806T1200Z/
Lower Treasure Valley ID-Owyhee Mountains-Upper Weiser River-
Oregon Lower Treasure Valley-
207 PM MDT Thu Aug 5 2021 /107 PM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Oregon and southwest and west 
  central Idaho.

* WHEN...From 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ this evening to 6 AM MDT /5 AM 
  PDT/ Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front, along with gusts from 
  thunderstorms, will result in a period of strong winds tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ORZ061>063-060700-
/O.CON.KBOI.WI.Y.0011.210806T0000Z-210806T1200Z/
Harney County-Baker County-Malheur County-
207 PM MDT Thu Aug 5 2021 /107 PM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT /5 PM PDT/ THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Harney County, Baker County and Malheur County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM MDT /5 PM PDT/ this evening to 6 AM MDT /5 AM 
  PDT/ Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front, along with gusts from 
  thunderstorms, will result in a period of strong winds tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IDZ014>016-028-030-060700-
/O.CON.KBOI.WI.Y.0011.210806T0600Z-210806T1600Z/
Upper Treasure Valley-Southwest Highlands-Western Magic Valley-
Camas Prairie-Southern Twin Falls County-
207 PM MDT Thu Aug 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM
MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM MDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front, along with gusts from 
  thunderstorms, will result in a period of strong winds tonight 
  into Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
336 
WWUS75 KBOI 060630
NPWBOI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
1230 AM MDT Fri Aug 6 2021

IDZ012-029-033-ORZ061>064-061200-
/O.CON.KBOI.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210806T1200Z/
Lower Treasure Valley ID-Owyhee Mountains-Upper Weiser River-
Harney County-Baker County-Malheur County-
Oregon Lower Treasure Valley-
1230 AM MDT Fri Aug 6 2021 /1130 PM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/
EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Oregon and southwest and west 
  central Idaho.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front, along with gusts from 
  thunderstorms, will result in a period of strong winds tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IDZ014>016-028-030-061430-
/O.CON.KBOI.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210806T1600Z/
Upper Treasure Valley-Southwest Highlands-Western Magic Valley-
Camas Prairie-Southern Twin Falls County-
1230 AM MDT Fri Aug 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM MDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front, along with gusts from 
  thunderstorms, will result in a period of strong winds tonight 
  into Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
051 
WWUS75 KBOI 061127
NPWBOI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
527 AM MDT Fri Aug 6 2021

IDZ012-029-033-ORZ061>064-061230-
/O.CAN.KBOI.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210806T1200Z/
Lower Treasure Valley ID-Owyhee Mountains-Upper Weiser River-
Harney County-Baker County-Malheur County-
Oregon Lower Treasure Valley-
527 AM MDT Fri Aug 6 2021 /427 AM PDT Fri Aug 6 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Windspeeds have consistently remained below advisory level for the
past few hours, apart from winds associated with thunderstorms.
Therefore, the advisory has been cancelled.

$$

IDZ014>016-028-030-061230-
/O.CAN.KBOI.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210806T1600Z/
Upper Treasure Valley-Southwest Highlands-Western Magic Valley-
Camas Prairie-Southern Twin Falls County-
527 AM MDT Fri Aug 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Windspeeds have consistently remained below advisory level for the
past few hours, apart from winds associated with thunderstorms.
Therefore, the advisory has been cancelled.

$$

SP

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 4, 7:49 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementBOIPayette26 min
Aug 4, 8:12 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementBOIBoise33 min
Aug 4, 8:29 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementBOIGem31 min
Aug 4, 8:48 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementBOIBoise27 min
Aug 4, 9:05 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementBOIAda25 min
Aug 4, 9:18 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementBOIBaker27 min
Aug 5, 5:35 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementBOIBaker25 min

Nearby

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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.