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Wind Advisory 28, NWS Pocatello, ID
NWS Pocatello, ID issued this wind advisory at Dec 4, 2021, 1:41 PM MST for 14 counties in Idaho. It took effect at Dec 4, 2021, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for 21 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 4, 2021, 1:41 PM MST (20:41 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 4, 2021, 8:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Dec 5, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
- In force
- 21 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
The radar
The Pocatello radar (KSFX), 5 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:45 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, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 270 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
- 1805 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 21 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 45 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 54 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
797 WWUS75 KPIH 042041 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 141 PM MST Sat Dec 4 2021 IDZ051>055-051100- /O.UPG.KPIH.HW.A.0004.211205T0300Z-211205T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0028.211205T0300Z-211205T1800Z/ 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 141 PM MST Sat Dec 4 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...The Arco Mud Lake Desert, Upper Snake River Plain, Lower Snake River Plain, Eastern Magic Valley and Shoshone Lava Beds. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Sunday. * 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. && $$ IDZ056>058-051100- /O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0028.211205T0300Z-211205T1800Z/ Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region- Marsh and Arbon Highlands- Including the cities of Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, and Lava Hot Springs 141 PM MST Sat Dec 4 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...The Marsh Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, and South Hills Albion Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello
4 follow-up statements
678 WWUS75 KPIH 050425 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 925 PM MST Sat Dec 4 2021 IDZ051>055-051230- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211205T1800Z/ 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 925 PM MST Sat Dec 4 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...The Arco Mud Lake Desert, Upper Snake River Plain, Lower Snake River Plain, Eastern Magic Valley and Shoshone Lava Beds. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Sunday. * 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. && $$ IDZ056>058-051230- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211205T1800Z/ Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region- Marsh and Arbon Highlands- Including the cities of Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, and Lava Hot Springs 925 PM MST Sat Dec 4 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...The Marsh Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, and South Hills Albion Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello
430 WWUS75 KPIH 051014 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 314 AM MST Sun Dec 5 2021 IDZ051>055-052100- /O.EXT.KPIH.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211205T2100Z/ 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 314 AM MST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...The Arco Mud Lake Desert, Upper Snake River Plain, Lower Snake River Plain, Eastern Magic Valley and Shoshone Lava Beds. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon. * 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. && $$ IDZ056>058-052100- /O.EXT.KPIH.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211205T2100Z/ Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region- Marsh and Arbon Highlands- Including the cities of Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, and Lava Hot Springs 314 AM MST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...The Marsh Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, and South Hills Albion Mountains. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello
227 WWUS75 KPIH 052018 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 118 PM MST Sun Dec 5 2021 IDZ052-053-052130- /O.CAN.KPIH.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211205T2100Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, and St. Anthony 118 PM MST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have dropped below 30 mph sustained for most locations across the Arco Mud Lake Desert and the Upper Snake River Plain. Therefore the Wind Advisory has been cancelled. A few locations, particularly along US 26 east of Idaho Falls and US 93 near Craters of the Moon, may remain gusty through the afternoon. Drivers are urged to remain cautious and be prepared for continued gusty crosswinds. $$ IDZ051-054-055-060000- /O.EXT.KPIH.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211206T0000Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley- Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, Fort Hall, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley 118 PM MST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 45 mph possible. * WHERE...The Arco Mud Lake Desert, Upper Snake River Plain, Lower Snake River Plain, Eastern Magic Valley and Shoshone Lava Beds. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ056>058-060000- /O.EXT.KPIH.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211206T0000Z/ Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region- Marsh and Arbon Highlands- Including the cities of Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, and Lava Hot Springs 118 PM MST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...The Marsh Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, and South Hills Albion Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/pocatello
656 WWUS75 KPIH 052357 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 457 PM MST Sun Dec 5 2021 IDZ051-054-055-060100- /O.EXP.KPIH.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211206T0000Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley- Including the cities of Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, Fort Hall, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, and Oakley 457 PM MST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... Winds will continue to weaken this evening, therefore the advisory has been allowed to expire. $$ IDZ056>058-060100- /O.EXP.KPIH.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211206T0000Z/ Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region- Marsh and Arbon Highlands- Including the cities of Albion, Almo, Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, and Lava Hot Springs 457 PM MST Sun Dec 5 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... Winds will continue to weaken this evening, therefore the advisory has been allowed to expire. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 7:50 PM MST | Dense Fog Advisory | PIH | Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison | 13 hr |
| Dec 4, 3:04 AM MST | High Wind Watch | PIH | Bannock, Bingham, Blaine, Bonneville, Butte, Cassia and 6 more | 11 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.