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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Pocatello, ID

January 13, 202118 counties in Idaho

NWS Pocatello, ID issued this wind advisory at Jan 13, 2021, 2:30 AM MST for 18 counties in Idaho. It took effect at Jan 13, 2021, 3:00 AM MST. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 13, 2021, 2:30 AM MST (09:30 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 13, 2021, 3:00 AM MST
Expired
Jan 13, 2021, 4:36 PM MST
In force
14 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, 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), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:32 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, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 281 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Salt Lake City I, UT at 00:00Z on 2021-01-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Salt Lake City I, UT at 00:00Z on 2021-01-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 100 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1938 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
100 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
216 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

102 
WWUS75 KPIH 130930
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
230 AM MST Wed Jan 13 2021

IDZ053-054-058-059-062-067-131800-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0002.210113T1000Z-210114T0000Z/
Upper Snake River Plain-Lower Snake River Plain-
Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-
Blackfoot Mountains-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-
Including the cities of 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, Bone, Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, 
and Small
230 AM MST Wed Jan 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds shifting west at 25 to 35 mph with gusts
  around 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...The Snake River Plain and South Highlands including the
  cities of 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, Bone, Dubois. 

* WHEN...Winds will increase this afternoon and peak alongside a
  frontal passage. This advisory is currently in effect until 5 
  PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result
  from downed powerlines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For a few hours early this morning, a
  slight chance of freezing precipitation is possible in isolated
  areas. This could lead to localized slick travel. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IDZ055>057-065-070-131800-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0002.210113T1000Z-210114T0000Z/
Eastern Magic Valley-Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-
Raft River Region-Teton Valley-Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-
Including the cities of Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, Oakley, Albion, 
Almo, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Ashton, Tetonia, Driggs, 
and Challis
230 AM MST Wed Jan 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds shifting west at 25 to 35 mph with gusts
  around 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...The Eastern Magic Valley, South Hills, Raft River Region 
  and Teton Valley.

* WHEN...Winds will increase this afternoon and peak alongside a
  frontal passage. This advisory is currently in effect until 5 
  PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result from downed power lines.

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
2 follow-up statements
716 
WWUS75 KPIH 131812
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1112 AM MST Wed Jan 13 2021

IDZ051-052-140000-
/O.EXA.KPIH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210114T0000Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-
Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, 
INL, and Craters of the Moon NM
1112 AM MST Wed Jan 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds shifting west at 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts around 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Shoshone/Lava Beds and the Arco/Mud Lake Desert

* WHEN...Winds will increase this afternoon and peak alongside a 
  frontal passage. This advisory is currently in effect until 5 
  PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result from downed power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IDZ053-054-058-059-062-067-140000-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210114T0000Z/
Upper Snake River Plain-Lower Snake River Plain-
Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-
Blackfoot Mountains-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-
Including the cities of 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, Bone, Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, 
and Small
1112 AM MST Wed Jan 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds shifting west at 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts around 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...The Snake River Plain and South Highlands including 
  the cities of 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, Bone, Dubois.

* WHEN...Winds will increase this afternoon and peak alongside a 
  frontal passage. This advisory is currently in effect until 5 
  PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result from downed powerlines.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IDZ055>057-065-070-140000-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210114T0000Z/
Eastern Magic Valley-Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-
Raft River Region-Teton Valley-Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-
Including the cities of Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, Oakley, Albion, 
Almo, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Ashton, Tetonia, Driggs, 
and Challis
1112 AM MST Wed Jan 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds shifting west at 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts around 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...The Eastern Magic Valley, South Hills, Raft River 
  Region and Teton Valley.

* WHEN...Winds will increase this afternoon and peak alongside a 
  frontal passage. This advisory is currently in effect until 5 
  PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result from downed power lines.

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
634 
WWUS75 KPIH 132336
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
436 PM MST Wed Jan 13 2021

IDZ054-058-062-140300-
/O.CAN.KPIH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210114T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0003.210114T0000Z-210114T0300Z/
Lower Snake River Plain-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-
Blackfoot Mountains-
Including the cities of Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, 
Shelley, Fort Hall, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, 
Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, and Bone
436 PM MST Wed Jan 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Pocatello, American Falls, Fort Hall, McCammon, Soda
  Springs, Aberdeen.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IDZ051>053-055>057-059-065-067-070-140045-
/O.CAN.KPIH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210114T0000Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-
Eastern Magic Valley-Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-
Raft River Region-Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-Teton Valley-
Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-
Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, 
INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, 
Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, Oakley, Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, 
Holbrook, Malad, Preston, Thatcher, Ashton, Tetonia, Driggs, 
Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, Small, and Challis
436 PM MST Wed Jan 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds are diminishing and the advisory is cancelled.

$$

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 13, 4:36 PM MSTWind AdvisoryPIHBannock, Bingham, Bonneville, Caribou, Power3 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.