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Wind Advisory 27, NWS Pocatello, ID

November 15, 202115 counties in Idaho

NWS Pocatello, ID issued this wind advisory at Nov 15, 2021, 2:15 AM MST for 15 counties in Idaho. It took effect at Nov 16, 2021, 2:00 AM MST. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 15, 2021, 2:15 AM MST (09:15 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 16, 2021, 2:00 AM MST
Expired
Nov 16, 2021, 6:25 PM MST
In force
16 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, 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), 14 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:15 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, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 273 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 2021-11-15Temperature 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 2021-11-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 18 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
2373 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
18 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
150 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

220 
WWUS75 KPIH 150915
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
215 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

IDZ051>055-152200-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0027.211116T1200Z-211117T0300Z/
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
215 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake
  River Plain- Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley. This
  includes Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, Fort Hall, Burley,
  Shoshone and Oakley.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust may
  abruptly reduce visibility at times. Use caution when driving. 

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
5 follow-up statements
388 
WWUS75 KPIH 151940
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1240 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

IDZ051>055-161200-
/O.EXT.KPIH.WI.Y.0027.211116T0900Z-211117T0300Z/
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
1240 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West to Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50
  mph expected. Locally higher gusts are possible. 

* WHERE...Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake
  River Plain- Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley. This
  includes Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, Fort Hall, Burley,
  Shoshone and Oakley.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust may
  abruptly reduce visibility at times. Use caution when driving. 

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
598 
WWUS75 KPIH 152007
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
107 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

IDZ057-058-062-161200-
/O.EXA.KPIH.WI.Y.0027.211116T0900Z-211117T0300Z/
Raft River Region-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot Mountains-
Including the cities of Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Inkom, 
McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, 
and Bone
107 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West to Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45
  mph expected. Locally higher gusts are possible. 

* WHERE...Raft River Region-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot
  Mountains. This includes Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Inkom, 
  McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, 
  and Bone.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust may
  abruptly reduce visibility at times. Use caution when driving.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IDZ051>055-161200-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0027.211116T0900Z-211117T0300Z/
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
107 PM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM MST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake
  River Plain-Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley. This 
  includes Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, Fort Hall, Burley, 
  Shoshone and Oakley.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust may
  abruptly reduce visibility at times. Use caution when driving.

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
139 
WWUS75 KPIH 160917
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
217 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021

IDZ065-162200-
/O.EXA.KPIH.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-211117T0300Z/
Teton Valley-
Including the cities of Ashton, Tetonia, and Driggs
217 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Teton Valley including Ashton, Tetonia and Driggs.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust may
  abruptly reduce visibility at times. Use caution when driving.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IDZ051>055-057-058-062-162200-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-211117T0300Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley-Raft River Region-
Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot Mountains-
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, Oakley, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Inkom, 
McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, 
and Bone
217 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Raft River Region-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot
  Mountains. This includes Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Inkom, 
  McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, 
  and Bone..

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust may
  abruptly reduce visibility at times. Use caution when driving.

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
451 
WWUS75 KPIH 162104
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
204 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021

IDZ051>055-057-058-062-065-170300-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-211117T0300Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley-Raft River Region-
Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot Mountains-Teton 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, Oakley, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Inkom, 
McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, 
Bone, Ashton, Tetonia, and Driggs
204 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45
  mph.

* WHERE...Raft River Region-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot 
  Mountains. This includes Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Inkom, 
  McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Grace, Soda Springs, 
  Henry, and Bone.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust may 
  abruptly reduce visibility at times. Use caution when driving.

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
230 
WWUS75 KPIH 170125
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
625 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021

IDZ051>055-057-058-062-065-170230-
/O.CAN.KPIH.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-211117T0300Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley-Raft River Region-
Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot Mountains-Teton 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, Oakley, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Inkom, 
McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, 
Bone, Ashton, Tetonia, and Driggs
625 PM MST Tue Nov 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind speeds have fallen below advisory criteria and thus the Wind
Advisory has been cancelled for the remainder of the 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.