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Wind Advisory 12, NWS Pocatello, ID
NWS Pocatello, ID issued this wind advisory at Apr 9, 2021, 1:25 AM MDT for 13 counties in Idaho. It took effect at Apr 10, 2021, 11:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 11 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 9, 2021, 1:25 AM MDT (07:25 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 10, 2021, 11:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 10, 2021, 9:58 PM MDT
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pocatello, ID
Counties Bannock County, ID, Bingham County, ID, Blaine County, ID, Bonneville County, ID, Caribou County, ID, Cassia County, ID, Fremont 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), 13 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Salt Lake City I, UT (KSLC), launched 00:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 263 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
- 3046 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 50 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 39 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 181 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
843 WWUS75 KPIH 090725 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 125 AM MDT Fri Apr 9 2021 IDZ051-054-055-092100- /O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0012.210410T1700Z-210411T0400Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley- Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, Fort Hall, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley 125 AM MDT Fri Apr 9 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM SATURDAY... * WHAT...West southwest winds 25 to 35 MPH with gusts of 45 to 55 MPH expected. * WHERE...The eastern Magic Valley and lower Snake Plain, including but not limited to Shoshone, Carey, Burley, American Falls, Aberdeen, Pocatello, Chubbuck, Fort Hall, and Blackfoot. This includes Shoshone Bannock tribal lands. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 10 PM Saturday. * IMPACTS...Pockets of extreme blowing dust are likely, resulting in near zero visibility, very dangerous driving conditions, and possible highway closures. Areas of concern include but are not limited to Interstate 86 between American Falls and Pocatello, Interstate 15 between Pocatello and Blackfoot, and Highway 39 between Aberdeen and American Falls. Gusty winds will create difficult driving for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ IDZ052-053-092100- /O.NEW.KPIH.HW.A.0002.210410T1700Z-210411T0400Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, and St. Anthony 125 AM MDT Fri Apr 9 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM to 10 PM SATURDAY... * WHAT...West southwest winds 30 to 40 MPH with gusts of 55 to 65 MPH possible. * WHERE...The Arco Desert and upper Snake Plain, including but not limited to Craters of the Moon, Atomic City, Mud Lake, Idaho Falls, Ammon, Rigby, Rexburg, and Saint Anthony. This includes Idaho National Laboratory. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 10 PM Saturday. * IMPACTS...Pockets of extreme blowing dust are likely, resulting in near zero visibility, very dangerous driving conditions, and possible highway closures. Areas of concern include but are not limited to Interstate 15 between Idaho Falls and Hamer. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, resulting in power outages and property damage. Difficult driving is expected for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Secure loose outdoor objects. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Watch for blowing dust. If you encounter low visibility, slow down, turn on headlights, and use road lines to help guide you. If pulling over, pull off the road as far as possible in a safe location. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello KSmith
4 follow-up statements
623 WWUS75 KPIH 091841 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 1241 PM MDT Fri Apr 9 2021 IDZ052-053-101000- /O.UPG.KPIH.HW.A.0002.210410T1700Z-210411T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KPIH.HW.W.0003.210410T1700Z-210411T0500Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, and St. Anthony 1241 PM MDT Fri Apr 9 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...The Arco Desert and Upper Snake River Plain, including but not limited to Craters of the Moon, Atomic City, Mud Lake, Idaho Falls, Ammon, Rigby, Rexburg, and Saint Anthony. This includes Idaho National Laboratory. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong gusty cross winds and widespread blowing dust are likely. Local areas may see visibility reduced to 1/4 mile or less in blowing dust creating dangerous driving conditions and potential road closures. Strong winds may damage trees and power lines resulting in power outages. Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ051-054-055-101000- /O.EXT.KPIH.WI.Y.0012.210410T1700Z-210411T0500Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley- Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, Fort Hall, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley 1241 PM MDT Fri Apr 9 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH expected. * WHERE...The eastern Magic Valley and lower Snake Plain, including but not limited to Shoshone, Carey, Burley, American Falls, Aberdeen, Pocatello, Chubbuck, Fort Hall, and Blackfoot. This includes Shoshone Bannock tribal lands. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty cross winds and widespread areas of blowing dust are likely. Gusty winds will create difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles. Isolated tree damage and power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello
401 WWUS75 KPIH 100817 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 217 AM MDT Sat Apr 10 2021 IDZ052-053-102115- /O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0003.210410T1700Z-210411T0500Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, and St. Anthony 217 AM MDT Sat Apr 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts around 60 mph. Wind gusts up to 70 mph expected across the Arco Desert and the INL north and east towards Idaho Falls and Rexburg. * WHERE...The Arco Desert and Upper Snake River Plain, including but not limited to Craters of the Moon, Atomic City, Mud Lake, Idaho Falls, Ammon, Rigby, Rexburg, and Saint Anthony. This includes Idaho National Laboratory. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong gusty cross winds and widespread blowing dust are likely. Local areas may see visibility reduced to 1/4 mile or less in blowing dust creating dangerous driving conditions and potential road closures, especially Interstate 15 from Idaho Falls to Roberts. Strong winds may damage trees and power lines resulting in power outages. Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. 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. && $$ IDZ056>058-062-065-102115- /O.EXA.KPIH.WI.Y.0012.210410T1700Z-210411T0500Z/ Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region- Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot Mountains-Teton Valley- Including the cities of Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, Bone, Ashton, Tetonia, and Driggs 217 AM MDT Sat Apr 10 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING BELOW 7000 FEET... * WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH expected. * WHERE...Southern Hills/Albion Mountains, Raft River Region, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Blackfoot Mountains and Teton Valley Including the cities of Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, Bone, Ashton, Tetonia, and Driggs * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty cross winds and widespread areas of blowing dust are likely. Gusty winds will create difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles. Isolated tree damage and power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ051-054-055-102115- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0012.210410T1700Z-210411T0500Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley- Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, Fort Hall, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley 217 AM MDT Sat Apr 10 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 MPH with gusts to around 50 MPH expected. * WHERE...The eastern Magic Valley and lower Snake Plain, including but not limited to Shoshone, Carey, Burley, American Falls, Aberdeen, Pocatello, Chubbuck, Fort Hall, and Blackfoot. This includes Shoshone Bannock tribal lands. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty cross winds and widespread areas of blowing dust are likely. Gusty winds will create difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles. Isolated tree damage and power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello
671 WWUS75 KPIH 101933 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 133 PM MDT Sat Apr 10 2021 IDZ052-053-110500- /O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210411T0500Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, and St. Anthony 133 PM MDT Sat Apr 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts around 60 mph. Wind gusts up to 70 mph expected across the Arco Desert and the INL north and east towards Idaho Falls and Rexburg. * WHERE...The Arco Desert and Upper Snake River Plain, including but not limited to Craters of the Moon, Atomic City, Mud Lake, Idaho Falls, Ammon, Rigby, Rexburg, and Saint Anthony. This includes Idaho National Laboratory. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong gusty cross winds and widespread blowing dust are likely. Local areas may see visibility reduced to 1/4 mile or less in blowing dust creating dangerous driving conditions and potential road closures, especially Interstate 15 from Idaho Falls to Roberts. Strong winds may damage trees and power lines resulting in power outages. Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ051-054-055-110500- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210411T0500Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley- Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, Fort Hall, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley 133 PM MDT Sat Apr 10 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 MPH with gusts of 50 to 55 MPH expected. * WHERE...The eastern Magic Valley and lower Snake Plain, including but not limited to Shoshone, Carey, Burley, American Falls, Aberdeen, Pocatello, Chubbuck, Fort Hall, and Blackfoot. This includes Shoshone Bannock tribal lands. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty cross winds and widespread areas of blowing dust are likely. Gusty winds will create difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles. Isolated tree damage and power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ056>058-062-065-110500- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210411T0500Z/ Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region- Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot Mountains-Teton Valley- Including the cities of Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, Bone, Ashton, Tetonia, and Driggs 133 PM MDT Sat Apr 10 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH expected. * WHERE...Southern Hills/Albion Mountains, Raft River Region, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Blackfoot Mountains and Teton Valley Including the cities of Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, Bone, Ashton, Tetonia, and Driggs. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty cross winds and widespread areas of blowing dust are likely. Gusty winds will create difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles. Isolated tree damage and power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello
418 WWUS75 KPIH 110358 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 958 PM MDT Sat Apr 10 2021 IDZ052-053-110500- /O.CAN.KPIH.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210411T0500Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, and St. Anthony 958 PM MDT Sat Apr 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Northerly winds have moved in over the area. There are some areas gusting around 40 mph in gap areas coming over the Montana Divide. Winds will continue to gradually drop off through the evening. $$ IDZ051-054>058-062-065-110500- /O.CAN.KPIH.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210411T0500Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley- Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region- Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot Mountains-Teton Valley- Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, Fort Hall, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, Oakley, Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, Bone, Ashton, Tetonia, and Driggs 958 PM MDT Sat Apr 10 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Wind gusts have dropped off to around 20 to 30 mph with a few isolated areas with winds gusting to around 40 mph. Winds will continue to drop tonight as northerly winds continue to drop down the Snake plain. $$ 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 9, 1:25 AM MDT | High Wind Watch | PIH | Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison | 11 hr |
| Apr 9, 12:41 PM MDT | High Wind Warning | PIH | Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison | 33 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.