Alert archive / Idaho / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 4, NWS Pocatello, ID
NWS Pocatello, ID issued this high wind warning at Apr 13, 2021, 2:33 AM MDT for 4 counties in Idaho. It took effect at Apr 13, 2021, 6:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr. 2 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
- Apr 13, 2021, 2:33 AM MDT (08:33 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 13, 2021, 6:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 14, 2021, 2:52 AM MDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pocatello, ID
Counties Bear Lake County, ID, Caribou County, ID, Franklin County, ID, Oneida County, ID
The radar
The Pocatello radar (KSFX), 110 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 7:15 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | Franklin, ID | FRANKLIN, ID. ITD04 (ITD). |
| Apr 13, 8:15 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Franklin, ID | FRANKLIN, ID. ITD04 (ITD). |
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, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 176 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
- 3040 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -13 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 94 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
452 WWUS75 KPIH 130833 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 233 AM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021 IDZ059-060-132100- /O.UPG.KPIH.HW.A.0003.210413T1800Z-210414T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPIH.HW.W.0004.210414T0000Z-210414T1800Z/ Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-Bear River Range- Including the cities of Malad, Preston, Thatcher, and Emigration Summit 233 AM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Localized gusts up to 70 mph possible. Winds will be strongest along and downwind of east to west oriented canyons and exposed higher terrain areas. * WHERE...Bear River Range and wind prone areas of the Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles traveling north or south, such as along Highway 91 in the Franklin area. 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. && $$ IDZ061-132100- /O.NEW.KPIH.HW.W.0004.210414T0000Z-210414T1800Z/ Bear Lake Valley- Including the cities of St. Charles, Montpelier, and Georgetown 233 AM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Strongest winds will be observed along and downwind of east to west oriented canyons and exposed higher terrain areas. Expect rough, choppy conditions on Bear Lake. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles traveling north or south. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ051-052-055-132100- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0013.210413T1500Z-210414T0900Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Eastern Magic Valley- Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley 233 AM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Arco Desert and INL including Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, Craters of the Moon, Burley area and Oakley. * WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 3 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Crosswinds on north-south routes will create difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ054-132100- /O.CON.KPIH.LW.Y.0002.210413T1300Z-210414T0200Z/ Lower Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall 233 AM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...American Falls Reservoir. * WHEN...7 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello
3 follow-up statements
023 WWUS75 KPIH 132028 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 228 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021 IDZ059>061-140200- /O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0004.210414T0000Z-210414T1800Z/ Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-Bear River Range-Bear Lake Valley- Including the cities of Malad, Preston, Thatcher, Emigration Summit, St. Charles, Montpelier, and Georgetown 228 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Localized gusts up to 70 mph possible. Winds will be strongest along and downwind of east to west oriented canyons and exposed higher terrain areas. * WHERE...Bear River Range and wind prone areas of the Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles traveling north or south, such as along Highway 91 in the Franklin area. 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. && $$ IDZ051-052-055-140200- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210414T0900Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Eastern Magic Valley- Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley 228 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Arco Desert and INL including Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, Craters of the Moon, Burley area and Oakley. * WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 3 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Crosswinds on north-south routes will create difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ054-140200- /O.CON.KPIH.LW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210414T0200Z/ Lower Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall 228 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...American Falls Reservoir. * WHEN...7 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello
045 WWUS75 KPIH 140156 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 756 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021 IDZ054-140900- /O.CAN.KPIH.LW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210414T0200Z/ /O.EXA.KPIH.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210414T0900Z/ Lower Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall 756 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Areas of blowing dust. * WHERE...Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, Fort Hall. * WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Crosswinds on north-south routes will create difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ059>061-141000- /O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210414T1800Z/ Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-Bear River Range-Bear Lake Valley- Including the cities of Malad, Preston, Thatcher, Emigration Summit, St. Charles, Montpelier, and Georgetown 756 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Localized gusts up to 70 mph possible. Winds will be strongest along and downwind of east to west oriented canyons and exposed higher terrain areas. * WHERE...Bear River Range and wind prone areas of the Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles traveling north or south, such as along Highway 91 in the Franklin area. 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. && $$ IDZ051-052-055-140900- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210414T0900Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Eastern Magic Valley- Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley 756 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Areas of blowing dust. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Arco Desert and INL including Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, Craters of the Moon, Burley area and Oakley. * WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 3 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Crosswinds on north-south routes will create difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello
520 WWUS75 KPIH 140852 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 252 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 IDZ059-060-141300- /O.CAN.KPIH.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210414T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KPIH.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210414T1300Z/ Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-Bear River Range- Including the cities of Malad, Preston, Thatcher, and Emigration Summit 252 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM MDT THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Areas of blowing dust. * WHERE...Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-Bear River Range- Including the cities of Malad, Preston, Thatcher, and Emigration Summit. * WHEN...Until 7 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Crosswinds on north-south routes will create difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ061-141000- /O.CAN.KPIH.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210414T1800Z/ Bear Lake Valley- Including the cities of St. Charles, Montpelier, and Georgetown 252 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Wind speeds have fallen to below warning criteria. $$ IDZ054-141300- /O.NEW.KPIH.LW.Y.0003.210414T1300Z-210415T0100Z/ /O.EXT.KPIH.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210414T1300Z/ Lower Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall 252 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM MDT THIS MORNING... ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall. * WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect difficult boating conditions on the American Falls Reservoir today.Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ051-052-055-141300- /O.EXT.KPIH.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210414T1300Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Eastern Magic Valley- Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley 252 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Areas of blowing dust. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Arco Desert and INL including Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, Craters of the Moon, Burley area and Oakley. * WHEN...Until 7 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Crosswinds on north-south routes will create difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 7:53 PM MDT | High Wind Watch | PIH | Bear Lake, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida | 7 hr |
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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.