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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Pocatello, ID

March 28, 202119 counties in Idaho

NWS Pocatello, ID issued this high wind warning at Mar 28, 2021, 3:24 AM MDT for 19 counties in Idaho. It took effect at Mar 29, 2021, 12:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 13 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 28, 2021, 3:24 AM MDT (09:24 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 29, 2021, 12:00 AM MDT
Expired
Mar 29, 2021, 12:33 PM MDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Pocatello, ID

Counties Bannock County, ID, Bear Lake 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, Fremont County, ID, Jefferson County, ID, Lincoln County, ID, Madison County, ID, Minidoka County, ID, Oneida County, ID, Power County, ID, Teton County, ID

The radar

The Pocatello radar (KSFX), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:26 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 29, 12:00 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 Ne Clementsville, IDBOTTS RWIS, ID. ITD56 (ITD).
Mar 29, 12:00 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 Ne Clementsville, IDITD RWIS - BOTTS.
Mar 29, 12:01 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Nne Challis, IDASOS STATION KLLJ CHALLIS.
Mar 29, 12:25 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 638 Nnw Atomic City, IDMESONET STATION PBF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMPLEX.
Mar 29, 12:40 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 7311 Wsw Atomic City, IDMESONET STATION SUM BIG SOUTHERN SUMMIT.
Mar 29, 1:23 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Sw Blackfoot, IDI-15 CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS JUST SOUTHWEST OF BLACKFOOT DUE TO POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS THE INTERSTATE. IDAHO POWER CONFIRMS THE DAMAGE WAS DUE TO HIGH WINDS. THE INTERSTATE HAS REOPENED.
Mar 29, 1:30 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 716 Nw Atomic City, IDINL PUZZLE, ID. ITD95 (ITD).
Mar 29, 1:42 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Sw Berenice, IDROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER REPORTS 138 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER IN THE HOWE AREA DUE TO WIND. LOCATION ESTIMATED.
Mar 29, 1:50 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 522 Wsw Custer, IDMESONET STATION YFFI1 BONANZA.
Mar 29, 1:50 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 649 Ssw Mud Lake, IDMESONET STATION ROV ROVER.
Mar 29, 1:53 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 N Rexburg, IDROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER REPORTED 2831 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER IN THE REXBURG AREA DUE TO WIND. LOCATION ESTIMATED.
Mar 29, 2:00 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 556 N Monteview, IDMESONET STATION MON MONTEVIEW.
Mar 29, 2:00 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6514 Ne Atomic City, IDITD RWIS - TELEGRAPH HILL.
Mar 29, 2:20 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 552 Nne Sugar City, IDMESONET STATION SUG SUGAR CITY.
Mar 29, 2:47 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 515 W Arco, IDMESONET STATION ACRI1 5 W ARCO.
Mar 29, 2:54 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 541 Nw Rexburg, IDASOS STATION KRXE REXBURG AIRPORT.
Mar 29, 3:10 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 515 Nne Dubois, IDMESONET STATION DUB DUBOIS.
Mar 29, 3:15 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 508 Ese Berenice, IDITD RWIS - JUNCTION ID-33 ID-22.
Mar 29, 3:15 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5911 W Osgood, IDMESONET STATION KET KETTLE BUTTE.
Mar 29, 3:15 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 Ne Clementsville, IDBOTTS RWIS, ID. ITD56 (ITD).
Mar 29, 3:20 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Nnw Craters Of Moon, IDMESONET STATION CRA CRATERS OF THE MOON.
Mar 29, 3:25 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Wsw Iona, IDROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER REPORTS AROUND 900 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER IN THE IDAHO FALLS AREA DUE TO WIND. LOCATION ESTIMATED.
Mar 29, 3:28 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 562 Nw Idaho Falls, IDASOS STATION KIDA IDAHO FALLS AIRPORT.
Mar 29, 3:40 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 551 Wnw Camas, IDMESONET STATION HAM HAMER.
Mar 29, 3:45 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Nw Camas, IDITD RWIS - CAMAS.
Mar 29, 4:00 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 505 Ene Magic City, IDITD RWIS - TIMMERMAN HILL.
Mar 29, 4:00 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 566 Nw Atomic City, IDINL PUZZLE, ID. ITD95 (ITD).
Mar 29, 4:00 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 624 Wsw Galena, IDMESONET STATION SVT 3.8 W GALENA (UUNET).
Mar 29, 4:00 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 633 Wsw Paul, IDMESONET STATION RPTI 2.9 W PAUL (AGRIMET).
Mar 29, 4:00 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 664 Ese Minidoka, IDMESONET STATION UP145 3.6 E MINIDOKA (UPR).
Mar 29, 4:09 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5917 Wsw Marion, IDMESONET STATION CRII1 COTTON RIDGE.
Mar 29, 4:10 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 637 S Howe, IDMESONET STATION BAS BASE OF HOWE PEAK.
Mar 29, 4:10 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 729 E Butte City, IDMESONET STATION DEA DEAD MAN CANYON.
Mar 29, 4:20 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6412 Nw Atomic City, IDMESONET STATION TRA REACTOR TECHNOLOGIES COMPLEX.
Mar 29, 4:20 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 731 Nnw Craters Of Moon, IDMESONET STATION CRA CRATERS OF THE MOON.
Mar 29, 4:23 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 53Heyburn, IDASOS STATION KBYI BURLEY AIRPORT.
Mar 29, 4:25 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5712 Nnw Atomic City, IDMESONET STATION GRI INTEC/GRID 3.
Mar 29, 4:29 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 S Michaud, IDASOS STATION KPIH POCATELLO AIRPORT.
Mar 29, 4:30 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 522 E Fort Hall, IDMESONET STATION FOR FORT HALL.
Mar 29, 4:30 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 531 Ene Richfield, IDMESONET STATION RIC RICHFIELD.
Mar 29, 4:30 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 536 Nw Minidoka, IDMESONET STATION MIN MINIDOKA.
Mar 29, 4:30 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Atomic City, IDMESONET STATION ATO ATOMIC CITY.
Mar 29, 4:32 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 S Michaud, IDASOS STATION KPIH POCATELLO AIRPORT.
Mar 29, 4:35 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5412 E Howe, IDMESONET STATION SAN SAND DUNES.
Mar 29, 4:35 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5612 Nw Atomic City, IDMESONET STATION LOS LOST RIVER REST AREA.
Mar 29, 4:35 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5618 Nne Berenice, IDMESONET STATION BLU BLUE DOME.
Mar 29, 4:35 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Ne Terreton, IDMESONET STATION TER TERRETON.
Mar 29, 4:40 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 659 Nw Atomic City, IDMESONET STATION 690 CENTRAL FACILITIES.
Mar 29, 4:45 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 521 N Roberts, IDMESONET STATION ROB ROBERTS.
Mar 29, 4:45 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 552 Nne Driggs, IDAWOS STATION KDIJ DRIGGS AIRPORT.
Mar 29, 4:45 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5810 Sse Howe, IDMESONET STATION NRF NAVAL REACTORS FACILITY.
Mar 29, 4:45 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6212 Nw Atomic City, IDMESONET STATION LOS LOST RIVER REST AREA.
Mar 29, 4:45 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 647 S Howe, IDMESONET STATION BAS BASE OF HOWE PEAK.
Mar 29, 4:45 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 648 Nnw Atomic City, IDMESONET STATION PBF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMPLEX.
Mar 29, 4:50 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6113 Ne Atomic City, IDMESONET STATION EBR MATERIALS FUELS COMPLEX.
Mar 29, 4:54 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5014 S Craters Of Moon, IDMESONET STATION PBUI1 POTTER BUTTE.
Mar 29, 5:00 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 531 Ene Chester, IDITD RWIS - FALL RIVER.
Mar 29, 5:00 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 707 Nnw Idahome, IDYALE, ID. ITD12 (ITD).
Mar 29, 5:05 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 719 Ssw Mud Lake, IDMESONET STATION ROV - ROVER.
Mar 29, 5:05 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 737 S Howe, IDMESONET STATION BAS - BASE OF HOWE PEAK.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Salt Lake City I, UT (KSLC), launched 00:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 274 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-28Temperature 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 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 2 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
1908 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
2 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
74 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

530 
WWUS75 KPIH 280924
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
324 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

IDZ051>065-282100-
/O.UPG.KPIH.HW.A.0001.210329T0300Z-210330T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.HW.W.0001.210329T0900Z-210330T0200Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley-
Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region-
Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-
Bear River Range-Bear Lake Valley-Blackfoot Mountains-
Caribou Range-Big Hole Mountains-Teton 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, Oakley, Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook,
Inkom, McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Malad, Preston, 
Thatcher, Emigration Summit, St. Charles, Montpelier, Georgetown,
Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, Bone, Wayan, Swan Valley, Victor, 
Ashton, Tetonia, and Driggs
324 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 58 mph 
  expected. Locally stronger winds possible in wind prone areas.

* WHERE...Shoshone, Richfield, INL, Craters of the Moon, Idaho
  Falls area, Rexburg area, Pocatello area, Blackfoot area, Fort
  Hall, American Falls, Burley area, Marsh Valley, Lava Hot
  Springs, Malad, Preston, Bear Lake area, Teton Valley area.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 8 PM MDT Monday. The strongest winds will be
  immediately along and behind the front, especially between 5 AM
  to 9 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may cause damage to trees and power
  lines which may result in isolated power outages. Travel will be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust
  will be possible, especially along Interstate 86 between
  American Falls and Pocatello, Interstate 15 between Fort Hall
  and Blackfoot, and Interstate 15 between Idaho Falls and
  Roberts.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow showers and squalls will be
  possible immediately along and behind the cold front over higher
  terrain areas. The combination of snow, blowing snow and rapidly
  falling temperatures will create very difficult driving
  conditions, especially between 5 AM and 9 AM.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ066>074-282100-
/O.UPG.KPIH.HW.A.0001.210329T0000Z-210330T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.HW.W.0001.210329T0600Z-210329T1800Z/
Centennial Mountains - Island Park-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-
Lost River Valley-Lost River Range-Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-
Frank Church Wilderness-Sawtooth/Stanley Basin-Sun Valley Region-
Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin-
Including the cities of Island Park, Kilgore, Dubois, Spencer, 
Edie School, Small, Howe, Arco, Mackay, Chilly, Borah Peak, 
Challis, Clayton, Stanley, Ketchum, Sun Valley, Galena, 
and Copper Basin
324 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 58 mph 
  expected. Locally higher wind gusts possible in wind-prone, 
  exposed areas.

* WHERE...Island Park, Dubois, Spencer, Howe, Arco, Mackay,
  Challis, Stanley, Ketchum, Sun Valley.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Monday. 

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may cause damage to trees and power
  lines which may result in isolated power outages. Travel will 
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow showers and squalls are expected
  along and immediately behind the cold front. Strong wind will
  create areas of blowing snow. The combination of snow, wind and
  rapidly falling temperatures will lead to very difficult driving
  conditions. Over the central Idaho mountains, the best chance of
  snow and strongest winds is between roughly Midnight and 3 AM
  Monday morning. Along and near the Montana border region, the
  best chance for snow and the strongest winds is between roughly
  5 AM and 9 AM Monday morning. 

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.

&&

$$

IDZ075-282100-
/O.UPG.KPIH.HW.A.0001.210329T0300Z-210330T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.HW.W.0001.210329T0600Z-210329T1800Z/
Wood River Foothills-
Including the cities of Hailey, Bellevue, and Picabo
324 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 58 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Wood River Valley and Picabo.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may cause damage to trees and power
  lines which may result in isolated power outages. Travel will 
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of locally heavy snow is
  possible immediately along and behind the cold front, mainly
  between 3 AM and 5 AM MDT. Blowing snow will be possible at
  times, especially in higher elevations. Rapidly falling 
  temperatures may create icy conditions.
  

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/pocatello
3 follow-up statements
747 
WWUS75 KPIH 282027
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
227 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

IDZ066>075-291200-
/O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0001.210329T0600Z-210329T1800Z/
Centennial Mountains - Island Park-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-
Lost River Valley-Lost River Range-Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-
Frank Church Wilderness-Sawtooth/Stanley Basin-Sun Valley Region-
Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin-Wood River Foothills-
Including the cities of Island Park, Kilgore, Dubois, Spencer, 
Edie School, Small, Howe, Arco, Mackay, Chilly, Borah Peak, 
Challis, Clayton, Stanley, Ketchum, Sun Valley, Galena, 
Copper Basin, Hailey, Bellevue, and Picabo
227 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 58 mph 
  expected. Locally higher wind gusts possible in wind-prone, 
  exposed areas.

* WHERE...Island Park, Dubois, Spencer, Howe, Arco, Mackay, 
  Challis, Stanley, Ketchum, Sun Valley.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may cause damage to trees and power 
  lines which may result in isolated power outages. Travel will 
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow showers and squalls are expected
  along and immediately behind the cold front. Strong wind will
  create areas of blowing snow. The combination of snow, wind and
  rapidly falling temperatures will lead to very difficult driving
  conditions. Over the central Idaho mountains, the best chance of
  snow and strongest winds is between roughly Midnight and 3 AM
  Monday morning. Along and near the Montana border region, the
  best chance for snow and the strongest winds is between roughly
  5 AM and 9 AM Monday morning. 


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.

&&

$$

IDZ051>065-291200-
/O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0001.210329T0900Z-210330T0200Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley-
Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region-
Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-
Bear River Range-Bear Lake Valley-Blackfoot Mountains-
Caribou Range-Big Hole Mountains-Teton 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, Oakley, Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook,
Inkom, McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Malad, Preston, 
Thatcher, Emigration Summit, St. Charles, Montpelier, Georgetown,
Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, Bone, Wayan, Swan Valley, Victor, 
Ashton, Tetonia, and Driggs
227 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 PM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 58 mph 
  expected. Locally stronger winds possible in wind prone areas.

* WHERE...Shoshone, Richfield, INL, Craters of the Moon, Idaho 
  Falls area, Rexburg area, Pocatello area, Blackfoot area, Fort 
  Hall, American Falls, Burley area, Marsh Valley, Lava Hot 
  Springs, Malad, Preston, Bear Lake area, Teton Valley area.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 8 PM MDT Monday. The strongest winds will 
  be immediately along and behind the front, especially between 
  5 AM to 9 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may cause damage to trees and power 
  lines which may result in isolated power outages. Travel will 
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing 
  dust will be possible, especially along Interstate 86 between 
  American Falls and Pocatello, Interstate 15 between Fort Hall 
  and Blackfoot, and Interstate 15 between Idaho Falls and 
  Roberts.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow showers and squalls will be
  possible immediately along and behind the cold front over higher
  terrain areas. The combination of snow, blowing snow and rapidly
  falling temperatures will create very difficult driving
  conditions, especially between 5 AM and 9 AM.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/pocatello
781 
WWUS75 KPIH 290906
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
306 AM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

IDZ051>065-292200-
/O.EXT.KPIH.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210329T2200Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley-
Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region-
Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-
Bear River Range-Bear Lake Valley-Blackfoot Mountains-
Caribou Range-Big Hole Mountains-Teton 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, Oakley, Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook,
Inkom, McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Malad, Preston, 
Thatcher, Emigration Summit, St. Charles, Montpelier, Georgetown,
Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, Bone, Wayan, Swan Valley, Victor, 
Ashton, Tetonia, and Driggs
306 AM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to around 58 mph 
  expected. Locally stronger winds possible in wind prone areas.

* WHERE...Shoshone, Richfield, INL, Craters of the Moon, Idaho 
  Falls area, Rexburg area, Pocatello area, Blackfoot area, Fort 
  Hall, American Falls, Burley area, Marsh Valley, Lava Hot 
  Springs, Malad, Preston, Bear Lake area, Teton Valley area.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM MDT this afternoon. Winds will be strongest
  through 9 AM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may cause damage to trees and power
  lines which may result in isolated power outages. Travel will be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles due to strong
  crosswinds along north-south routes. Blowing dust will be 
  possible, especially along Interstate 86 between American Falls 
  and Pocatello, Interstate 15 between Fort Hall and Blackfoot, 
  and Interstate 15 between Idaho Falls and Roberts.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ066>075-291800-
/O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210329T1800Z/
Centennial Mountains - Island Park-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-
Lost River Valley-Lost River Range-Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-
Frank Church Wilderness-Sawtooth/Stanley Basin-Sun Valley Region-
Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin-Wood River Foothills-
Including the cities of Island Park, Kilgore, Dubois, Spencer, 
Edie School, Small, Howe, Arco, Mackay, Chilly, Borah Peak, 
Challis, Clayton, Stanley, Ketchum, Sun Valley, Galena, 
Copper Basin, Hailey, Bellevue, and Picabo
306 AM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 58 mph 
  expected. Locally higher wind gusts possible in wind-prone, 
  exposed areas.

* WHERE...Island Park, Dubois, Spencer, Howe, Arco, Mackay, 
  Challis, Stanley, Ketchum, Sun Valley.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may cause damage to trees and power
  lines which may result in isolated power outages. Travel will be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles due to strong
  crosswinds along north-south routes.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/pocatello
010 
WWUS75 KPIH 291833
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1233 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

IDZ051>065-292200-
/O.CAN.KPIH.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210329T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0010.210329T1833Z-210329T2200Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley-
Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region-
Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-
Bear River Range-Bear Lake Valley-Blackfoot Mountains-
Caribou Range-Big Hole Mountains-Teton 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, Oakley, Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook,
Inkom, McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Malad, Preston, 
Thatcher, Emigration Summit, St. Charles, Montpelier, Georgetown,
Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, Bone, Wayan, Swan Valley, Victor, 
Ashton, Tetonia, and Driggs
1233 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 40 
  to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Shoshone, Richfield, INL, Craters of the Moon, Idaho 
  Falls area, Rexburg area, Pocatello area, Blackfoot area, Fort 
  Hall, American Falls, Burley area, Marsh Valley, Lava Hot 
  Springs, Malad, Preston, Bear Lake area, Teton Valley area.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM MDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  High profile vehicles will still be a concern especially for
  crosswind areas on I-15 and I-84 near Yale. 


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
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 28, 5:52 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPIHBingham, Jefferson, Lincoln, Madison, Minidoka4 hr

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High Wind Warnings in Idaho, 2021Every high wind warning in 2021

Sources

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