Alert archive / Idaho / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 1, NWS Pocatello, ID
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 12:00 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 1 Ne Clementsville, ID | BOTTS RWIS, ID. ITD56 (ITD). |
| Mar 29, 12:00 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 1 Ne Clementsville, ID | ITD RWIS - BOTTS. |
| Mar 29, 12:01 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Nne Challis, ID | ASOS STATION KLLJ CHALLIS. |
| Mar 29, 12:25 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 8 Nnw Atomic City, ID | MESONET STATION PBF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMPLEX. |
| Mar 29, 12:40 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 73 | 11 Wsw Atomic City, ID | MESONET STATION SUM BIG SOUTHERN SUMMIT. |
| Mar 29, 1:23 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Sw Blackfoot, ID | I-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 MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 6 Nw Atomic City, ID | INL PUZZLE, ID. ITD95 (ITD). |
| Mar 29, 1:42 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sw Berenice, ID | ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER REPORTS 138 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER IN THE HOWE AREA DUE TO WIND. LOCATION ESTIMATED. |
| Mar 29, 1:50 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 2 Wsw Custer, ID | MESONET STATION YFFI1 BONANZA. |
| Mar 29, 1:50 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 9 Ssw Mud Lake, ID | MESONET STATION ROV ROVER. |
| Mar 29, 1:53 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 N Rexburg, ID | ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER REPORTED 2831 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER IN THE REXBURG AREA DUE TO WIND. LOCATION ESTIMATED. |
| Mar 29, 2:00 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 6 N Monteview, ID | MESONET STATION MON MONTEVIEW. |
| Mar 29, 2:00 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 14 Ne Atomic City, ID | ITD RWIS - TELEGRAPH HILL. |
| Mar 29, 2:20 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 2 Nne Sugar City, ID | MESONET STATION SUG SUGAR CITY. |
| Mar 29, 2:47 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 5 W Arco, ID | MESONET STATION ACRI1 5 W ARCO. |
| Mar 29, 2:54 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 1 Nw Rexburg, ID | ASOS STATION KRXE REXBURG AIRPORT. |
| Mar 29, 3:10 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 5 Nne Dubois, ID | MESONET STATION DUB DUBOIS. |
| Mar 29, 3:15 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 8 Ese Berenice, ID | ITD RWIS - JUNCTION ID-33 ID-22. |
| Mar 29, 3:15 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 11 W Osgood, ID | MESONET STATION KET KETTLE BUTTE. |
| Mar 29, 3:15 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 1 Ne Clementsville, ID | BOTTS RWIS, ID. ITD56 (ITD). |
| Mar 29, 3:20 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 1 Nnw Craters Of Moon, ID | MESONET STATION CRA CRATERS OF THE MOON. |
| Mar 29, 3:25 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Wsw Iona, ID | ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER REPORTS AROUND 900 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER IN THE IDAHO FALLS AREA DUE TO WIND. LOCATION ESTIMATED. |
| Mar 29, 3:28 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 2 Nw Idaho Falls, ID | ASOS STATION KIDA IDAHO FALLS AIRPORT. |
| Mar 29, 3:40 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 1 Wnw Camas, ID | MESONET STATION HAM HAMER. |
| Mar 29, 3:45 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 1 Nw Camas, ID | ITD RWIS - CAMAS. |
| Mar 29, 4:00 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 5 Ene Magic City, ID | ITD RWIS - TIMMERMAN HILL. |
| Mar 29, 4:00 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 6 Nw Atomic City, ID | INL PUZZLE, ID. ITD95 (ITD). |
| Mar 29, 4:00 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 4 Wsw Galena, ID | MESONET STATION SVT 3.8 W GALENA (UUNET). |
| Mar 29, 4:00 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 3 Wsw Paul, ID | MESONET STATION RPTI 2.9 W PAUL (AGRIMET). |
| Mar 29, 4:00 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 4 Ese Minidoka, ID | MESONET STATION UP145 3.6 E MINIDOKA (UPR). |
| Mar 29, 4:09 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 17 Wsw Marion, ID | MESONET STATION CRII1 COTTON RIDGE. |
| Mar 29, 4:10 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 7 S Howe, ID | MESONET STATION BAS BASE OF HOWE PEAK. |
| Mar 29, 4:10 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | 9 E Butte City, ID | MESONET STATION DEA DEAD MAN CANYON. |
| Mar 29, 4:20 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 12 Nw Atomic City, ID | MESONET STATION TRA REACTOR TECHNOLOGIES COMPLEX. |
| Mar 29, 4:20 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 73 | 1 Nnw Craters Of Moon, ID | MESONET STATION CRA CRATERS OF THE MOON. |
| Mar 29, 4:23 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | Heyburn, ID | ASOS STATION KBYI BURLEY AIRPORT. |
| Mar 29, 4:25 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 12 Nnw Atomic City, ID | MESONET STATION GRI INTEC/GRID 3. |
| Mar 29, 4:29 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 1 S Michaud, ID | ASOS STATION KPIH POCATELLO AIRPORT. |
| Mar 29, 4:30 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 2 E Fort Hall, ID | MESONET STATION FOR FORT HALL. |
| Mar 29, 4:30 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 1 Ene Richfield, ID | MESONET STATION RIC RICHFIELD. |
| Mar 29, 4:30 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 6 Nw Minidoka, ID | MESONET STATION MIN MINIDOKA. |
| Mar 29, 4:30 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Atomic City, ID | MESONET STATION ATO ATOMIC CITY. |
| Mar 29, 4:32 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 1 S Michaud, ID | ASOS STATION KPIH POCATELLO AIRPORT. |
| Mar 29, 4:35 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 12 E Howe, ID | MESONET STATION SAN SAND DUNES. |
| Mar 29, 4:35 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 12 Nw Atomic City, ID | MESONET STATION LOS LOST RIVER REST AREA. |
| Mar 29, 4:35 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 18 Nne Berenice, ID | MESONET STATION BLU BLUE DOME. |
| Mar 29, 4:35 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Ne Terreton, ID | MESONET STATION TER TERRETON. |
| Mar 29, 4:40 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 9 Nw Atomic City, ID | MESONET STATION 690 CENTRAL FACILITIES. |
| Mar 29, 4:45 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 1 N Roberts, ID | MESONET STATION ROB ROBERTS. |
| Mar 29, 4:45 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 2 Nne Driggs, ID | AWOS STATION KDIJ DRIGGS AIRPORT. |
| Mar 29, 4:45 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 10 Sse Howe, ID | MESONET STATION NRF NAVAL REACTORS FACILITY. |
| Mar 29, 4:45 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 12 Nw Atomic City, ID | MESONET STATION LOS LOST RIVER REST AREA. |
| Mar 29, 4:45 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 7 S Howe, ID | MESONET STATION BAS BASE OF HOWE PEAK. |
| Mar 29, 4:45 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 8 Nnw Atomic City, ID | MESONET STATION PBF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMPLEX. |
| Mar 29, 4:50 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 13 Ne Atomic City, ID | MESONET STATION EBR MATERIALS FUELS COMPLEX. |
| Mar 29, 4:54 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 14 S Craters Of Moon, ID | MESONET STATION PBUI1 POTTER BUTTE. |
| Mar 29, 5:00 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 1 Ene Chester, ID | ITD RWIS - FALL RIVER. |
| Mar 29, 5:00 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 7 Nnw Idahome, ID | YALE, ID. ITD12 (ITD). |
| Mar 29, 5:05 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 9 Ssw Mud Lake, ID | MESONET STATION ROV - ROVER. |
| Mar 29, 5:05 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 73 | 7 S Howe, ID | MESONET 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.
- 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
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 https://weather.gov/pocatello
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pocatello, ID issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 5:52 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PIH | Bingham, Jefferson, Lincoln, Madison, Minidoka | 4 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.