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Wind Advisory 14, NWS Pocatello, ID
NWS Pocatello, ID issued this wind advisory at Apr 18, 2021, 2:48 PM MDT for 15 counties in Idaho. It took effect at Apr 19, 2021, 9:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 18, 2021, 2:48 PM MDT (20:48 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 19, 2021, 9:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 19, 2021, 9:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 12 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, Franklin 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), 8 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:47 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 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 262 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
- 2316 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 41 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 40 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 70 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
510 WWUS75 KPIH 182048 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 248 PM MDT Sun Apr 18 2021 IDZ052>059-062-191200- /O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0014.210419T1500Z-210420T0200Z/ 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- Blackfoot Mountains- Including the cities of 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, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, and Bone 248 PM MDT Sun Apr 18 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North to northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected behind a cold front pushing through the area Monday. Winds ahead of the front may push wind advisory levels out of the SW before the frontal passage especially in the Magic Valley and South Hills. * WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert, the Snake Plain, eastern Magic Valley, South Hills, Raft River Region, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region and the Blackfoot Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello
4 follow-up statements
670 WWUS75 KPIH 190848 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 248 AM MDT Mon Apr 19 2021 IDZ051-200200- /O.EXA.KPIH.WI.Y.0014.210419T1500Z-210420T0200Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds- Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, and Carey 248 AM MDT Mon Apr 19 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph becoming north-northeast this afternoon. * WHERE...Shoshone, Richfield, Carey. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ055>057-200200- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0014.210419T1500Z-210420T0200Z/ Eastern Magic Valley-Southern Hills/Albion Mountains- Raft River Region- Including the cities of Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, Oakley, Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, and Holbrook 248 AM MDT Mon Apr 19 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph becoming north-northeast this afternoon. * WHERE...Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, Oakley, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ052>054-058-059-062-200200- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0014.210419T1500Z-210420T0200Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain- Lower Snake River Plain-Marsh and Arbon Highlands- Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-Blackfoot Mountains- Including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, Fort Hall, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Malad, Preston, Thatcher, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, and Bone 248 AM MDT Mon Apr 19 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Winds becoming north to northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert, the Snake Plain, eastern Magic Valley, South Hills, Raft River Region, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region and the Blackfoot Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello
884 WWUS75 KPIH 200020 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 620 PM MDT Mon Apr 19 2021 IDZ054-200200- /O.CAN.KPIH.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210420T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KPIH.LW.Y.0007.210420T0020Z-210420T0200Z/ Lower Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall 620 PM MDT Mon Apr 19 2021 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...American Falls Reservoir. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * 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 or swamp small craft. && $$ IDZ051-053-055>059-062-200130- /O.CAN.KPIH.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210420T0200Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Upper Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley- Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region- Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region- Blackfoot Mountains- Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, Oakley, Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Malad, Preston, Thatcher, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, and Bone 620 PM MDT Mon Apr 19 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Wind speeds have diminished below advisory criteria and thus the Wind Advisory has been cancelled for the remainder of this evening. $$ IDZ052-200200- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210420T0200Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert- Including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, and Craters of the Moon NM 620 PM MDT Mon Apr 19 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Arco and Mud Lake Desert, including the INL. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty cross winds will create difficult driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello
636 WWUS75 KPIH 200152 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 752 PM MDT Mon Apr 19 2021 IDZ052-200300- /O.EXT.KPIH.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210420T0300Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert- Including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, and Craters of the Moon NM 752 PM MDT Mon Apr 19 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Arco and Mud Lake Desert, including the INL. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty cross winds will create difficult driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ054-200300- /O.EXT.KPIH.LW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210420T0300Z/ Lower Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall 752 PM MDT Mon Apr 19 2021 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph. * WHERE...American Falls Reservoir. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * 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 or swamp small craft. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello
418 WWUS75 KPIH 200259 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 859 PM MDT Mon Apr 19 2021 IDZ052-200400- /O.EXP.KPIH.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210420T0300Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert- Including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, and Craters of the Moon NM 859 PM MDT Mon Apr 19 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... Wind speeds have finally begun to slip below Advisory levels and thus the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire at 9 PM MDT this evening. $$ IDZ054-200400- /O.EXP.KPIH.LW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210420T0300Z/ Lower Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall 859 PM MDT Mon Apr 19 2021 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... The Lake Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire as winds speeds continue to gradually diminish this evening. $$ 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.