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Wind Advisory 24, NWS Pocatello, ID

September 17, 202111 counties in Idaho

NWS Pocatello, ID issued this wind advisory at Sep 17, 2021, 1:44 PM MDT for 11 counties in Idaho. It took effect at Sep 18, 2021, 7:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 17, 2021, 1:44 PM MDT (19:44 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 18, 2021, 7:00 AM MDT
Expired
Sep 18, 2021, 9:00 PM MDT
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, Clark County, ID, Custer County, ID, Fremont County, ID, Jefferson County, ID, Madison County, ID, Power County, ID

The radar

The Pocatello radar (KSFX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:43 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

Boise Airport, ID (KBOI), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 292 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, Boise Airport, ID at 12:00Z on 2021-09-17Temperature 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 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Boise Airport, ID at 12:00Z on 2021-09-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 19 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
3319 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
19 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
69 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

387 
WWUS75 KPIH 171944
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
144 PM MDT Fri Sep 17 2021

IDZ052-053-067>071-074-181200-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0024.210918T1800Z-210919T0300Z/
Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-Beaverhead -
Lemhi Highlands-Lost River Valley-Lost River Range-
Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-Frank Church Wilderness-
Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin-
Including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, 
Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, 
Small, Howe, Arco, Mackay, Chilly, Borah Peak, Challis, Clayton, 
and Copper Basin
144 PM MDT Fri Sep 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, 
  Rexburg, St. Anthony, Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, Small, Howe,
  Arco, Mackay, Chilly, Borah Peak, Challis, Clayton, and Copper 
  Basin

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust 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
4 follow-up statements
607 
WWUS75 KPIH 180745
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
145 AM MDT Sat Sep 18 2021

IDZ052-053-067>071-074-190300-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0024.210918T1800Z-210919T0300Z/
Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-Beaverhead -
Lemhi Highlands-Lost River Valley-Lost River Range-
Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-Frank Church Wilderness-
Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin-
Including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, 
Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, 
Small, Howe, Arco, Mackay, Chilly, Borah Peak, Challis, Clayton, 
and Copper Basin
145 AM MDT Sat Sep 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, 
  Rexburg, St. Anthony, Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, Small, 
  Howe, Arco, Mackay, Chilly, Borah Peak, Challis, Clayton, and 
  Copper Basin.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust are possible, making
  driving hazardous on area highways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Low visibility in blowing
dust can occur suddenly without warning, especially areas from
north Idaho Falls to the Mud Lake area.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/pocatello
929 
WWUS75 KPIH 181226
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
626 AM MDT Sat Sep 18 2021

IDZ054-182030-
/O.EXB.KPIH.WI.Y.0024.210918T1300Z-210919T0300Z/
Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, 
Shelley, and Fort Hall
626 AM MDT Sat Sep 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lower Snake River plain, including Pocatello, American
  Falls and Blackfoot.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust are possible, 
  making driving hazardous on area highways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IDZ052-053-067>071-074-182030-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0024.210918T1800Z-210919T0300Z/
Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-Beaverhead -
Lemhi Highlands-Lost River Valley-Lost River Range-
Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-Frank Church Wilderness-
Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin-
Including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, 
Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, 
Small, Howe, Arco, Mackay, Chilly, Borah Peak, Challis, Clayton, 
and Copper Basin
626 AM MDT Sat Sep 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, 
  Rexburg, St. Anthony, Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, Small, 
  Howe, Arco, Mackay, Chilly, Borah Peak, Challis, Clayton, and 
  Copper Basin.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust are possible, 
  making driving hazardous on area highways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Low visibility in
blowing dust can occur suddenly without warning, especially areas
from north Idaho Falls to the Mud Lake area.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/pocatello
298 
WWUS75 KPIH 181859
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1259 PM MDT Sat Sep 18 2021

IDZ052-053-067>071-074-190300-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210919T0300Z/
Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-Beaverhead -
Lemhi Highlands-Lost River Valley-Lost River Range-
Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-Frank Church Wilderness-
Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin-
Including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, 
Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, 
Small, Howe, Arco, Mackay, Chilly, Borah Peak, Challis, Clayton, 
and Copper Basin
1259 PM MDT Sat Sep 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, 
  Rexburg, St. Anthony, Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, Small, 
  Howe, Arco, Mackay, Chilly, Borah Peak, Challis, Clayton, and 
  Copper Basin.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown 
  around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IDZ054-190300-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210919T0300Z/
Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, 
Shelley, and Fort Hall
1259 PM MDT Sat Sep 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Snake River plain, including Pocatello, American
  Falls and Blackfoot.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown
  around. Dangerous chop should be expected across American Falls
  Reservoir and associated rivers.

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
875 
WWUS75 KPIH 190300
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
900 PM MDT Sat Sep 18 2021

IDZ052-053-067>071-074-190400-
/O.EXP.KPIH.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210919T0300Z/
Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-Beaverhead -
Lemhi Highlands-Lost River Valley-Lost River Range-
Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-Frank Church Wilderness-
Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin-
Including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, 
Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Dubois, Spencer, Edie School, 
Small, Howe, Arco, Mackay, Chilly, Borah Peak, Challis, Clayton, 
and Copper Basin
900 PM MDT Sat Sep 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Winds, for the most part, have dropped below advisory criteria.
However, expect winds to still be breezy overnight starting 
20 to 30 mph now and dropping to around 10 to 20 mph overnight.
Winds will increase back to 20 mph with gusts near 30 mph for 
Snake plain and higher elevations picking up behind a cold 
front that goes through tonight into early morning. Winds 
should stay below wind advisory speeds tomorrow. 

$$

IDZ054-190400-
/O.EXP.KPIH.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210919T0300Z/
Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, 
Shelley, and Fort Hall
900 PM MDT Sat Sep 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Winds, for the most part, have dropped below advisory criteria.
However, expect winds to still be breezy overnight starting 
20 to 30 mph now and dropping to around 10 to 20 mph overnight.
Winds will increase back to 20 mph with gusts near 30 mph for 
Snake plain and higher elevations picking up behind a cold 
front that goes through tonight into early morning. Winds 
should stay below wind advisory speeds tomorrow. 


$$

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.