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Freeze Warning 3, NWS Pocatello, ID

September 28, 202112 counties in Idaho

NWS Pocatello, ID issued this freeze warning at Sep 28, 2021, 4:35 AM MDT for 12 counties in Idaho. It took effect at Sep 29, 2021, 1:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 28, 2021, 4:35 AM MDT (10:35 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 29, 2021, 1:00 AM MDT
Expired
Sep 29, 2021, 9:58 AM 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, Cassia County, ID, Fremont County, ID, Jefferson County, ID, Lincoln County, ID, Madison County, ID, Minidoka County, ID, Power County, ID

The radar

The Pocatello radar (KSFX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:34 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, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 280 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 2021-09-28Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-09-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 50 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
4162 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
50 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
160 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

374 
WWUS75 KPIH 281035
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
435 AM MDT Tue Sep 28 2021

IDZ051>055-282100-
/O.UPG.KPIH.FZ.A.0003.210929T0900Z-210929T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.FZ.W.0003.210929T0700Z-210929T1600Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0025.210928T1300Z-210929T0000Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley-
Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, 
INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, 
Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, Fort Hall, Burley,
Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley
435 AM MDT Tue Sep 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-
  freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. 

* WHERE...Upper and Lower Snake River Plain, Arco Desert, and the
  Eastern Magic Valley.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MDT this evening. For 
  the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM MDT Wednesday. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown
  around. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

IDZ056-057-282100-
/O.EXA.KPIH.WI.Y.0025.210928T1300Z-210929T0000Z/
Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region-
Including the cities of Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, 
and Holbrook
435 AM MDT Tue Sep 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Southern Highlands including Southern Hills/Albion
  mountains and the Raft River region. 

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. 
 
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown
  around. 


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
4 follow-up statements
181 
WWUS75 KPIH 282100
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
300 PM MDT Tue Sep 28 2021

IDZ051>055-290630-
/O.CON.KPIH.FZ.W.0003.210929T0700Z-210929T1600Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210929T0000Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley-
Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, 
INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, 
Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, Fort Hall, Burley,
Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley
300 PM MDT Tue Sep 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub- 
  freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Upper and Lower Snake River Plain, Arco Desert, and 
  the Eastern Magic Valley.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MDT this evening. For 
  the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown 
  around. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

IDZ056-057-290000-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210929T0000Z/
Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region-
Including the cities of Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, 
and Holbrook
300 PM MDT Tue Sep 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Southern Highlands including Southern Hills/Albion 
  mountains and the Raft River region.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown 
  around.

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
248 
WWUS75 KPIH 290001
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
601 PM MDT Tue Sep 28 2021

IDZ051>055-290815-
/O.EXP.KPIH.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210929T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.FZ.W.0003.210929T0700Z-210929T1600Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley-
Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, 
INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, 
Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, Fort Hall, Burley,
Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley
601 PM MDT Tue Sep 28 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, wind speeds have begun to subside
  and are expected to fall below advisory levels within the hour.
  For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29
  are expected.

* WHERE...Upper and Lower Snake River Plain, Arco Desert, and 
  the Eastern Magic Valley.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM MDT 
  Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

IDZ056-057-290115-
/O.EXP.KPIH.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210929T0000Z/
Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region-
Including the cities of Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, 
and Holbrook
601 PM MDT Tue Sep 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Wind speeds have begun to subside and are expected to fall below 
advisory levels within the hour.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/pocatello
018 
WWUS75 KPIH 290704
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
104 AM MDT Wed Sep 29 2021

IDZ051>055-291600-
/O.CON.KPIH.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210929T1600Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley-
Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, 
INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, 
Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, Fort Hall, Burley,
Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley
104 AM MDT Wed Sep 29 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 are expected.

* WHERE...Upper and Lower Snake River Plain, Arco Desert, and 
  the Eastern Magic Valley.

* WHEN...Through 10 AM MDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/pocatello
364 
WWUS75 KPIH 291558
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
958 AM MDT Wed Sep 29 2021

IDZ051>055-301200-
/O.CAN.KPIH.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210929T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.FZ.W.0004.210930T0700Z-210930T1600Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley-
Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, 
INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, 
Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, Fort Hall, Burley,
Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley
958 AM MDT Wed Sep 29 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 especially across
  the Upper Snake and Arco Desert. In the lower Snake Plain and
  Magic Valley sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27. 

* WHERE...Upper and Lower Snake River Plain, Arco Desert, and 
  the Eastern Magic Valley.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM MDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight low temperatures tonight will
  likely result in a prolonged, hard-freeze, especially across the
  Upper Snake and Arco Desert, resulting in a season ending 
  freeze event for the growing region. 
  

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.

&&

$$

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

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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.