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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Pocatello, ID
NWS Pocatello, ID issued this wind advisory at Jun 9, 2021, 3:34 AM MDT for 12 counties in Idaho. It took effect at Jun 10, 2021, 6:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 13 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 9, 2021, 3:34 AM MDT (09:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 10, 2021, 6:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Jun 10, 2021, 7:15 PM MDT
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pocatello, ID
Counties Bannock County, ID, Bingham County, ID, Blaine County, ID, Bonneville County, ID, Butte County, ID, Cassia County, ID, Fremont County, ID, Jefferson County, ID, Lincoln County, ID, Madison County, ID, Minidoka County, ID, Power County, ID
The radar
The Pocatello radar (KSFX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Boise Airport, ID (KBOI), launched 00:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 280 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
- 2907 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 59 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 9 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 115 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
556 WWUS75 KPIH 090934 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 334 AM MDT Wed Jun 9 2021 IDZ051>053-055-092100- /O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0021.210610T1800Z-210611T0300Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain- Eastern Magic Valley- Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley 334 AM MDT Wed Jun 9 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Shoshone, Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon, Upper Snake River Plain, and Eastern Magic Valley. * WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ IDZ054-092100- /O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0021.210610T1200Z-210611T0300Z/ Lower Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall 334 AM MDT Wed Jun 9 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph in the morning, increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. * WHERE...Pocatello, Blackfoot, and American Falls Reservoir. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds will cause rough, choppy water on American Falls Reservoir. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello
4 follow-up statements
595 WWUS75 KPIH 092030 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 230 PM MDT Wed Jun 9 2021 IDZ051>053-055-101200- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0021.210610T1800Z-210611T0300Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain- Eastern Magic Valley- Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley 230 PM MDT Wed Jun 9 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Shoshone, Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon, Upper Snake River Plain, and Eastern Magic Valley. * WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ IDZ054-101200- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0021.210610T1200Z-210611T0300Z/ Lower Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall 230 PM MDT Wed Jun 9 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph in the morning, increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. * WHERE...Pocatello, Blackfoot, and American Falls Reservoir. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds will cause rough, choppy water on American Falls Reservoir. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && Messick $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello
324 WWUS75 KPIH 100826 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 226 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021 IDZ051>053-055-102100- /O.NEW.KPIH.FR.Y.0008.210611T0900Z-210611T1500Z/ /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0021.210610T1800Z-210611T0300Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain- Eastern Magic Valley- Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley 226 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Shoshone, Mud Lake Desert, Upper Snake River Plain, and the Eastern Magic Valley. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Friday. For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ IDZ054-102100- /O.NEW.KPIH.FR.Y.0008.210611T0900Z-210611T1500Z/ /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0021.210610T1200Z-210611T0300Z/ Lower Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall 226 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Pocatello, Blackfoot, Fort Hall, and American Falls. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Friday. For the Wind Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds will cause rough, choppy water on American Falls Reservoir. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello
740 WWUS75 KPIH 101836 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 1236 PM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021 IDZ051>053-055-110300- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210611T0300Z/ /O.CON.KPIH.FR.Y.0008.210611T0900Z-210611T1500Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain- Eastern Magic Valley- Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley 1236 PM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Shoshone, Mud Lake Desert, Upper Snake River Plain, and the Eastern Magic Valley. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ IDZ054-110300- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210611T0300Z/ /O.CON.KPIH.FR.Y.0008.210611T0900Z-210611T1500Z/ Lower Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, and Fort Hall 1236 PM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Pocatello, Blackfoot, Fort Hall, and American Falls. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds will cause rough, choppy water on American Falls Reservoir. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello
313 WWUS75 KPIH 110115 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 715 PM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021 IDZ051>055-110915- /O.CAN.KPIH.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210611T0300Z/ /O.CON.KPIH.FR.Y.0008.210611T0900Z-210611T1500Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain- Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley- 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, and Oakley 715 PM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Shoshone, Mud Lake Desert, Upper Snake River Plain, Lower Snake River Plain, Eastern Magic Valley. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 3:27 AM MDT | Red Flag Warning | PIH | Cassia, Twin Falls | 18 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.