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Wind Advisory 11, NWS Pocatello, ID
NWS Pocatello, ID issued this wind advisory at Apr 7, 2021, 3:24 AM MDT for 14 counties in Idaho. It took effect at Apr 8, 2021, 10:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 11 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 7, 2021, 3:24 AM MDT (09:24 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 8, 2021, 10:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 8, 2021, 9:02 PM MDT
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pocatello, ID
Counties Bannock County, ID, Bingham County, ID, Blaine County, ID, Bonneville County, ID, Butte County, ID, Caribou County, ID, Cassia County, ID, Fremont County, ID, Jefferson County, ID, Lincoln County, ID, Madison County, ID, Minidoka County, ID, Oneida County, ID, Power County, ID
The radar
The Pocatello radar (KSFX), 5 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:23 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
Salt Lake City I, UT (KSLC), launched 00:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 270 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
- 1591 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 31 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 42 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 181 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
616 WWUS75 KPIH 070924 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 324 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 IDZ051>058-062-072100- /O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0011.210408T1700Z-210409T0400Z/ 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-Blackfoot Mountains- 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, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, and Bone 324 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM THURSDAY... * WHAT...West southwest winds of 25 to 35 MPH with gusts of 45 to 55 MPH expected. * WHERE...The eastern Magic Valley, Snake Plain, and adjacent highlands, including but not limited to Shoshone, Burley, Oakley, Craters of the Moon, American Falls, McCammon, Lava Hot Springs, Soda Springs, Pocatello, Chubbuck, Aberdeen, Blackfoot, Mud Lake, Idaho Falls, and Rexburg. This includes Shoshone Bannock tribal lands and Idaho National Laboratory. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 10 PM Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds are expected to create difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles, and could blow around unsecured objects. If enough drying of surface soils can occur, areas of significant blowing dust may develop and result in pockets of near zero visibility and highway closures, especially in trouble spots such as Interstate 15 between Idaho Falls and Hamer, Interstate 15 in the Fort Hall area, and Interstate 86 in the Arbon Valley area. Isolated downed tree limbs and isolated power outages are also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello KSmith
4 follow-up statements
301 WWUS75 KPIH 071916 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 116 PM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 IDZ051>058-062-081100- /O.EXT.KPIH.WI.Y.0011.210408T1600Z-210409T0400Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain- Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley- Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region- Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot Mountains- Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, Fort Hall, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, Oakley, Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, and Bone 116 PM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West southwest winds of 30 to 40 MPH with gusts of 50 to 55 MPH expected. * WHERE...The eastern Magic Valley, Snake Plain, and adjacent highlands, including but not limited to Shoshone, Burley, Oakley, Craters of the Moon, American Falls, McCammon, Lava Hot Springs, Soda Springs, Pocatello, Chubbuck, Aberdeen, Blackfoot, Mud Lake, Idaho Falls, and Rexburg. This includes Shoshone Bannock tribal lands and Idaho National Laboratory. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty cross winds and areas of blowing dust are expected to create difficult driving conditions. Isolated power outages and tree damage are also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello
146 WWUS75 KPIH 080705 AAA NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Pocatello ID 105 AM MDT Thu Apr 8 2021 IDZ051>058-062-082100- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0011.210408T1600Z-210409T0400Z/ 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-Blackfoot Mountains- 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, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, and Bone 105 AM MDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West southwest winds of 25 to 35 MPH with gusts of 45 to 55 MPH expected. * WHERE...The eastern Magic Valley, Snake Plain, and adjacent highlands, including but not limited to Shoshone, Burley, Oakley, Craters of the Moon, American Falls, McCammon, Lava Hot Springs, Soda Springs, Pocatello, Chubbuck, Aberdeen, Blackfoot, Mud Lake, Idaho Falls, and Rexburg. This includes Shoshone Bannock tribal lands and Idaho National Laboratory. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds are expected to create difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles. If enough drying of surface soils can occur, areas of significant blowing dust may develop and result in pockets of near zero visibility and highway closures, especially in trouble spots such as Interstate 15 between Idaho Falls and Hamer, Interstate 15 in the Fort Hall area, and Interstate 86 in the Arbon Valley area. Isolated tree damage and isolated power outages are also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure loose outdoor objects. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Watch for blowing dust. If you encounter low visibility, slow down, turn on headlights, and use road lines to help guide you. If pulling over, pull off the road as far as possible in a safe location. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello KSmith
360 WWUS75 KPIH 081902 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 102 PM MDT Thu Apr 8 2021 IDZ052-090400- /O.UPG.KPIH.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210409T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KPIH.HW.W.0002.210408T1902Z-210409T0400Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert- Including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, and Craters of the Moon NM 102 PM MDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest to west winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph through 6 PM MDT and then gradually decreasing and becoming northwest through the evening hours. * WHERE...Arco and Mud Lake Desert, including INL. * WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult or even hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles across the Arco Desert and INL through early this evening. Expect strong gusty cross winds and areas of blowing dust with visibility reduced to 1/4 mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ051-053>058-062-090400- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210409T0400Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Upper Snake River Plain- Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley- Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region- Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot Mountains- Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, 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, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, and Bone 102 PM MDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest to west winds of 30 to 40 MPH with gusts of 50 to 55 MPH. * WHERE...The eastern Magic Valley, Snake Plain, and adjacent highlands, including but not limited to Shoshone, Burley, Oakley, Craters of the Moon, American Falls, McCammon, Lava Hot Springs, Soda Springs, Pocatello, Chubbuck, Aberdeen, Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, and Rexburg. This includes Shoshone Bannock tribal lands. * WHEN...Until to 10 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds are expected to create difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility to 1/4 mile at times resulting in highway closures, especially in trouble spots such as Interstate 15 between Idaho Falls and Hamer, Interstate 15 in the Fort Hall area, and Interstate 86 in the Arbon Valley and Rainbow Road area. Isolated tree damage and power outages are also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello
043 WWUS75 KPIH 090302 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 902 PM MDT Thu Apr 8 2021 IDZ052-090415- /O.CAN.KPIH.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210409T0400Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert- Including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, and Craters of the Moon NM 902 PM MDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds are still breezy but have significantly dropped across the area with northerly winds moving in place. Some gap winds and a few other isolated areas are still gusting in 30 to 40 mph range. Expect winds to drop off significantly by around midnight for most areas except for gap wind areas. $$ IDZ051-053>058-062-090415- /O.CAN.KPIH.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210409T0400Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Upper Snake River Plain- Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley- Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region- Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot Mountains- Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, 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, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, and Bone 902 PM MDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds are still breezy but have significantly dropped across the area with northerly winds moving in place. Some isolated areas, especially our western and southern areas, still have winds gusting to around 40 mph. Expect winds to drop off significantly by around midnight. $$ 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.