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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Boise, ID

March 27, 202110 counties in Idaho; Harney County, Malheur County, Oregon

NWS Boise, ID issued this wind advisory at Mar 27, 2021, 2:18 PM MDT for 10 counties in Idaho; Harney County, Malheur County, Oregon. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 6:00 PM MDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 27, 2021, 2:18 PM MDT (20:18 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 28, 2021, 6:00 PM MDT
Expired
Mar 28, 2021, 2:44 AM MDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Boise, ID

Counties Ada 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, Harney County, OR, Malheur County, OR

The radar

The Boise radar (KCBX), 19 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 28 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 12:00Z on 2021-03-27Temperature 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, Boise Airport, ID at 12:00Z on 2021-03-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 72 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1512 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
72 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
169 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

769 
WWUS75 KBOI 272018
NPWBOI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
218 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

ORZ061-063-281300-
/O.NEW.KBOI.WI.Y.0004.210329T0000Z-210329T0700Z/
Harney County-Malheur County-
218 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 /118 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT /5 PM PDT/ SUNDAY TO
1 AM MDT /MIDNIGHT PDT/ MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Harney County and Malheur County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM MDT /5 PM PDT/ Sunday to 1 AM MDT /midnight 
  PDT/ Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

IDZ012-014-015-029-ORZ064-281300-
/O.NEW.KBOI.WI.Y.0004.210329T0700Z-210329T1200Z/
Lower Treasure Valley ID-Upper Treasure Valley-
Southwest Highlands-Owyhee Mountains-Oregon Lower Treasure Valley-
218 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 /118 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MDT /MIDNIGHT PDT/ TO 6 AM
MDT /5 AM PDT/ MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM MDT /midnight PDT/ to 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ 
  Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

IDZ016-030-281300-
/O.NEW.KBOI.WI.Y.0004.210329T1200Z-210329T2100Z/
Western Magic Valley-Southern Twin Falls County-
218 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM MDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western Magic Valley and Southern Twin Falls County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM MDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
053 
WWUS75 KBOI 280844
NPWBOI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
244 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

ORZ061-063-282100-
/O.UPG.KBOI.WI.Y.0004.210329T0000Z-210329T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KBOI.HW.W.0002.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/
Harney County-Malheur County-
244 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 /144 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MDT /2 PM PDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Harney County and Malheur County.

* WHEN...From 3 PM MDT /2 PM PDT/ this afternoon to 6 AM MDT /5 
  AM PDT/ Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prefrontal winds will strengthen this
  afternoon. A strong cold front will move through this evening.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ014-282100-
/O.UPG.KBOI.WI.Y.0004.210329T0700Z-210329T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOI.HW.W.0002.210329T0600Z-210330T0300Z/
Upper Treasure Valley-
244 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Upper Treasure Valley.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 PM MDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front will move through
  tonight around midnight, bringing a brief period of very strong
  winds. From around mid-morning Monday until Monday evening,
  winds will still be strong, but not as strong as with the front.
 

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.

&&

$$

IDZ012-015-ORZ064-282100-
/O.UPG.KBOI.WI.Y.0004.210329T0700Z-210329T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOI.HW.W.0002.210329T0600Z-210329T1200Z/
Lower Treasure Valley ID-Southwest Highlands-
Oregon Lower Treasure Valley-
244 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 /144 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MDT /11 PM PDT/
TONIGHT TO 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Oregon, Oregon Lower Treasure Valley. In Idaho, 
  Lower Treasure Valley ID and Southwest Highlands.

* WHEN...From midnight MDT /11 PM PDT/ tonight to 6 AM MDT /5 AM 
  PDT/ Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front will move through
  around midnight tonight.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ029-282100-
/O.UPG.KBOI.WI.Y.0004.210329T0700Z-210329T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOI.HW.W.0002.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/
Owyhee Mountains-
244 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM
MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Owyhee Mountains.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM MDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prefrontal winds this afternoon will become
  strong, and the cold front is expected to pass through around
  midnight.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ016-030-282100-
/O.UPG.KBOI.WI.Y.0004.210329T1200Z-210329T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOI.HW.W.0002.210329T0600Z-210330T0300Z/
Western Magic Valley-Southern Twin Falls County-
244 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Magic Valley and Southern Twin Falls County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 PM MDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front will move through
  around 3 am MDT Monday, bringing a period of strong winds. After
  mid-morning, winds will be weaker than overnight, but still
  strong enough to cause travelling issues, so the warning will
  extend all the way until winds weaken enough to not cause a
  threat.

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.

&&

$$

ORZ062-282100-
/O.NEW.KBOI.WI.Y.0005.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/
Baker County-
144 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Baker County.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prefrontal winds will increase this
  afternoon. The strongest winds will start around 9 pm PDT as a
  potent cold front arrives. Winds will gradually weaken toward
  daybreak.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IDZ011-013-028-033-282100-
/O.NEW.KBOI.WI.Y.0005.210329T0600Z-210329T1200Z/
West Central Mountains-Boise Mountains-Camas Prairie-
Upper Weiser River-
244 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM MDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front will move through the
  area tonight. Northwest facing slopes, and areas where northwest
  winds become channeled, will see gusts even higher than 45 mph
  late tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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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.