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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Pocatello, ID
NWS Pocatello, ID issued this high wind warning at May 16, 2024, 9:59 AM MDT for 8 counties in Idaho. It took effect at May 17, 2024, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 8 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- May 16, 2024, 9:59 AM MDT (15:59 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 17, 2024, 12:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- May 17, 2024, 8:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pocatello, ID
Counties Bannock County, ID, Bingham County, ID, Bonneville County, ID, Butte County, ID, Fremont County, ID, Jefferson County, ID, Madison County, ID, Power County, ID
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 12:00 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 1 Wsw Poplar, ID | Measured at the Ririe ITD Mesonet site. |
| May 17, 12:03 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ene Thornton, ID | Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative reports several power outages across southern Madison County due to down trees and tree limbs. |
| May 17, 12:03 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Sse Lorenzo, ID | Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative reports a power outage in the LaBelle area due to high winds. |
| May 17, 12:03 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 W Iona, ID | Updated...photos and reports from the public and Idaho Falls Fire Department indicate a tree and power pole are down in the area of N Ammon Rd and E Hyrum Dr, with power lines in the road on Ammon Rd. The road is closed. Time also updated. |
| May 17, 12:09 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 1 Se Rexburg, ID | Private weather station just southeast of BYU campus. |
| May 17, 12:25 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 1 Ne Aberdeen, ID | Mesonet station ABE. |
| May 17, 12:29 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 1 Wsw Shelley, ID | Private weather station near the intersection of N 700 E and W Fir St. |
| May 17, 12:35 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 11 Wsw Monteview, ID | Mesonet station LOF INL Specific Manufacturing. |
| May 17, 12:40 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | 2 Se Warm River, ID | Mesonet station GW3516 ASHTON. |
| May 17, 12:45 PM MDT | BLOWING DUST | 3 W Shelley, ID | Significant blowing dust across I-15 near Shelley. |
| May 17, 12:45 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 8 Ese Berenice, ID | ITD RWIS station ITDC1 - Junction 33/22 Summit. |
| May 17, 12:47 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 17 W Aberdeen, ID | Mesonet station CYFI1. |
| May 17, 12:49 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 2 Wsw Moreland, ID | Private weather station along W 100 N west of N 900 W. |
| May 17, 12:49 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | Rose, ID | Private weather station near the intersection of W 400 N and N 200 W. |
| May 17, 12:53 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 Nw Idaho Falls, ID | ASOS station KIDA - Idaho Falls Regional Airport. |
| May 17, 12:53 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 W Idaho Falls, ID | Aspen tree blown down in a residential front yard in west Idaho Falls. No apparent damage to the residence. Report and photo from the public via the East Idaho News Facebook page. Time estimated based on nearby wind gust to 59 MPH at Idaho Falls Regional Airpo |
| May 17, 12:55 PM MDT | BLOWING DUST | 4 W Firth, ID | Significant blowing dust reported across I-15 in the area of the Blackfoot Rest Area. Reduced visibility confirmed by ITD RWIS webcams with winds gusting 45-50 MPH. |
| May 17, 1:00 PM MDT | BLOWING DUST | 3 Wsw Ririe, ID | Date corrected...Significant blowing dust across US-26 near Ririe with reduced visibility. Photo via social media. |
| May 17, 1:00 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 1 Nnw Craters Of Moon, ID | Mesonet station CRA. |
| May 17, 1:09 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 3 N Thornton, ID | Private weather station along S 4000 W north of W 3200 S. |
| May 17, 1:15 PM MDT | BLOWING DUST | 3 Nne Gibson, ID | Significant blowing dust across I-15 just north of Fort Hall. |
| May 17, 1:20 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 2 Nne Sugar City, ID | Mesonet station SUG. |
| May 17, 1:23 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 2 Sse Rigby, ID | Private weather station near the intersection of N 4000 E and E 146 N. |
| May 17, 1:30 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 49 | 9 E Butte City, ID | Mesonet station DEA Dead Man Canyon. |
| May 17, 1:30 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 2 Nnw Ozone, ID | Mesonet station PC219 - Galbraith. |
| May 17, 1:30 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ese Idaho Falls, ID | Section of tree approximately 8 inches in diameter snapped off near 12th St and Bonneville Dr. Report and photo received via social media. Time estimated based on nearby reports and observed wind gusts. |
| May 17, 1:31 PM MDT | BLOWING DUST | 1 W American Falls, ID | Photo from the public of blowing dust over American Falls Reservoir, taken near the dam. Visibility estimated at 1/2 mile or less. |
| May 17, 1:35 PM MDT | BLOWING DUST | 3 W Arbon Valley, ID | Blowing dust across the lower Snake Plain and I-15 corridor near the north end of Arbon Valley per NWS employee reports and ITD RWIS webcam imagery throughout the late morning and early afternoon hours. Worst area visibility so far occurred around 135 PM with |
| May 17, 1:40 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 12 Se Butte City, ID | Mesonet station RWM - INL Radioactive Waste Mgmt. |
| May 17, 1:44 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 5 Nw Judkins, ID | Private weather station off of N 4600 E south of ID-32. |
| May 17, 1:46 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nnw Basalt, ID | Rocky Mountain Power reports over 100 customers without power in the area of W River Rd due to high winds. |
| May 17, 1:47 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ese Idaho Falls, ID | Idaho Falls Power reports over 150 customers without power in the area of E 17th St and Juniper Dr. |
| May 17, 1:50 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 11 W Osgood, ID | Mesonet station KET - Kettle Butte. |
| May 17, 1:53 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ssw Archer, ID | Rocky Mountain Power reports trees down on power lines with power out to several customers in the area of 8200 S and S 400 W in Archer. |
| May 17, 2:00 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 16 W Osgood, ID | ITD RWIS station ITD99 - Kettle Butte US-20. |
| May 17, 2:00 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Nnw Craters Of Moon, ID | Mesonet station CRA. |
| May 17, 2:00 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 5 Wsw Craters Of Moon, ID | ITD RWIS station ITD77 - Tom Cat Summit US-20. |
| May 17, 2:05 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 12 Nw Atomic City, ID | Mesonet station LOS - Lost River Rest Area. |
| May 17, 2:08 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 W Iona, ID | Public reports a power pole down in the area of N Ammon Rd and E Hyrum Dr. |
| May 17, 2:09 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 47 | 5 Ese Chester, ID | Private weather station on E 550 N. |
| May 17, 2:09 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 3 Nnw Basalt, ID | Private weather station along N 575 E between E 1000 N and E 1100 N. |
| May 17, 2:14 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 W Ammon, ID | Tree limbs broken, shingles blown off. |
| May 17, 2:15 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 3 N Ucon, ID | Mesonet station DW9069. |
| May 17, 2:15 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 3 N Ucon, ID | Private weather station near the intersection of E 100 N and N 3700 E. |
| May 17, 2:16 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 1 S Michaud, ID | ASOS station KPIH - Pocatello Regional Airport. |
| May 17, 2:20 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 47 | 1 Sse Arco, ID | Mesonet station ARC 1 SSE Arco. |
| May 17, 2:20 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 49 | 3 E Lava Hot Springs, ID | Mesonet station PC120 Fish Creek. |
| May 17, 2:20 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 6 Se Poplar, ID | Mesonet station PC134 - Moss Avery. |
| May 17, 2:20 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 2 Nne Sugar City, ID | Mesonet station SUG. |
| May 17, 2:24 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 1 Ene Ucon, ID | Private weather station along E 113 N between N 45th E and N 55th E. |
| May 17, 2:26 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 1 Nnw Arbon Valley, ID | Mesonet station TS586 Nws Iwos 2. |
| May 17, 2:30 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 1 Wsw Poplar, ID | Mesonet station RRII. |
| May 17, 2:30 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 11 W Osgood, ID | Mesonet station KET - Kettle Butte. |
| May 17, 2:34 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 2 N Marysville, ID | Private weather station along the Henrys Fork/Fishermans Dr. |
| May 17, 2:35 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 2 E Fort Hall, ID | Mesonet station FOR. |
| May 17, 2:35 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | Atomic City, ID | Mesonet station ATO. |
| May 17, 2:43 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ssw Idaho Falls, ID | Tree down on an SUV at Tautphaus Park Zoo. Photos from the public. |
| May 17, 2:45 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 4 W Firth, ID | ITD RWIS station ITD26 - Blackfoot Rest Area I-15. |
| May 17, 2:45 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 3 Ssw Ashton, ID | Mesonet station AHTI. |
| May 17, 2:45 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Rexburg, ID | Damage to the roof of the Romance Theater. Report and photo received via social media. Time estimated. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Salt Lake City I, UT (KSLC), launched 12:00Z, 4.0 hours before the alert went out and 297 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
- 1974 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 28 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 21 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 64 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
841 WWUS75 KPIH 161559 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 959 AM MDT Thu May 16 2024 IDZ054-170300- /O.UPG.KPIH.HW.A.0002.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KPIH.HW.W.0002.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/ /O.CON.KPIH.LW.Y.0001.240516T1800Z-240517T0300Z/ Lower Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Blackfoot, Shelley, Pocatello, Fort Hall, and American Falls 959 AM MDT Thu May 16 2024 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR AMERICAN FALLS RESERVOIR... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory for American Falls Reservoir, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain. * WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Blowing dust is likely reducing visibility. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings is expected, along with isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check 511 for any potential road closures due to blowing dust. Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds begin. During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use caution if you must drive, and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high winds subside. && $$ IDZ052-053-170300- /O.UPG.KPIH.HW.A.0002.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KPIH.HW.W.0002.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Idaho Falls, St. Anthony, Rexburg, Mud Lake, Craters of the Moon NM, and INL 959 AM MDT Thu May 16 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Blowing dust reducing visibility, especially on I-15 north of Idaho Falls near Roberts. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings is expected, along with isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check 511 for any potential road closures due to blowing dust. Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds begin. During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use caution if you must drive, and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high winds subside. && $$ Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information. TW
6 follow-up statements
029 WWUS75 KPIH 161630 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 1030 AM MDT Thu May 16 2024 IDZ054-170300- /O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0002.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/ /O.CON.KPIH.LW.Y.0001.240516T1800Z-240517T0300Z/ Lower Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Blackfoot, Shelley, Pocatello, Fort Hall, and American Falls 1030 AM MDT Thu May 16 2024 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR AMERICAN FALLS RESERVOIR... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory for American Falls Reservoir, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to around 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain. * WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds will cause high waves making boating dangerous. Blowing dust is likely reducing visibility. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings is expected, along with isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Don't go boating, especially in small boats, when high waves are expected. Check 511 for any potential road closures due to blowing dust. Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds begin. During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use caution if you must drive, and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high winds subside. && $$ IDZ052-053-170300- /O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0002.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Idaho Falls, St. Anthony, Rexburg, Mud Lake, Craters of the Moon NM, and INL 1030 AM MDT Thu May 16 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Blowing dust is likely reducing visibilities, especially on I-15 north of Idaho Falls near Robers. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings is expected, along with isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check 511 for possible road closure from low visibilities from Blowing Dust. Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds begin. During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use caution if you must drive, and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high winds subside. && $$ IDZ051-055>058-065-067-068-070-170300- /O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0012.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Eastern Magic Valley-Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Teton Valley-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-Lost River Valley- Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys- Including the cities of Challis, Howe, Rupert, Spencer, Inkom, Dubois, Tetonia, Richfield, Carey, Lava Hot Springs, Driggs, Almo, Heyburn, Chilly, Holbrook, Oakley, Arco, McCammon, Small, Malta, Downey, Mackay, Rockland, Albion, Ashton, Burley, Edie School, and Shoshone 1030 AM MDT Thu May 16 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys, Lost River Valley, Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, Teton Valley, Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, and Southern Hills/Albion Mountains. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Blowing dust is possible, which could reduce visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and any reduced visibilities from blowing dust. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information. TW
756 WWUS75 KPIH 161643 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 1043 AM MDT Thu May 16 2024 IDZ054-170300- /O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0002.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/ /O.CON.KPIH.LW.Y.0001.240516T1800Z-240517T0300Z/ Lower Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Blackfoot, Shelley, Pocatello, Fort Hall, and American Falls 1043 AM MDT Thu May 16 2024 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR AMERICAN FALLS RESERVOIR... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory for American Falls Reservoir, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to around 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain. * WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions, especially for small craft. Blowing dust is likely reducing visibility. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings is expected, along with isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Don't go boating, especially in small boats, when high waves are expected. Check 511 for any potential road closures due to blowing dust. Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds begin. During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use caution if you must drive, and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high winds subside. && $$ IDZ052-053-170300- /O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0002.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Idaho Falls, St. Anthony, Rexburg, Mud Lake, Craters of the Moon NM, and INL 1043 AM MDT Thu May 16 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Blowing dust is likely reducing visibilities, especially on I-15 north of Idaho Falls near Robers. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings is expected, along with isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check 511 for possible road closure from low visibilities from Blowing Dust. Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds begin. During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use caution if you must drive, and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high winds subside. && $$ IDZ062-170300- /O.EXA.KPIH.WI.Y.0012.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/ Blackfoot Mountains- Including the cities of Henry, Bone, Grace, and Soda Springs 1043 AM MDT Thu May 16 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Blackfoot Mountains and the Antelope Flats area. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Blowing dust is possible which would reduce visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ051-055>058-065-067-068-070-170300- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0012.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Eastern Magic Valley-Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Teton Valley-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-Lost River Valley- Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys- Including the cities of Challis, Howe, Rupert, Spencer, Inkom, Dubois, Tetonia, Richfield, Carey, Lava Hot Springs, Driggs, Almo, Heyburn, Chilly, Holbrook, Oakley, Arco, McCammon, Small, Malta, Downey, Mackay, Rockland, Albion, Ashton, Burley, Edie School, and Shoshone 1043 AM MDT Thu May 16 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys, Lost River Valley, Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, Teton Valley, Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region especially the Idahome area, and Southern Hills/Albion Mountains. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Blowing dust is possible, which could reduce visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and any reduced visibilities from blowing dust. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information. TW
823 WWUS75 KPIH 170252 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 852 PM MDT Thu May 16 2024 IDZ054-171100- /O.EXP.KPIH.LW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240517T0300Z/ /O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0002.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/ Lower Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Shelley, American Falls, Pocatello, Fort Hall, and Blackfoot 852 PM MDT Thu May 16 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY... ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions, especially for small craft. Blowing dust is likely reducing visibility. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings is expected, along with isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Don't go boating, especially in small boats, when high waves are expected. Check 511 for any potential road closures due to blowing dust. Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds begin. During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use caution if you must drive, and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high winds subside. && $$ IDZ052-053-171100- /O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0002.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Idaho Falls, Mud Lake, St. Anthony, Rexburg, Craters of the Moon NM, and INL 852 PM MDT Thu May 16 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Blowing dust is expected to reduce visibilities, especially on I-15 north of Idaho Falls near Roberts. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings is expected, along with isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check 511 for possible road closure from low visibilities from Blowing Dust. Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds begin. During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use caution if you must drive, and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high winds subside. && $$ IDZ051-055>058-065-067-068-070-171100- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0012.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Eastern Magic Valley-Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Teton Valley-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-Lost River Valley- Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys- Including the cities of Dubois, Downey, Spencer, Almo, Lava Hot Springs, Inkom, Chilly, Holbrook, Arco, Small, Ashton, Heyburn, Rockland, Tetonia, Albion, Mackay, Challis, Driggs, Edie School, Richfield, Burley, Carey, Howe, Malta, McCammon, Shoshone, Rupert, and Oakley 852 PM MDT Thu May 16 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys, Lost River Valley, Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, Teton Valley, Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, and Southern Hills/Albion Mountains. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Blowing dust is possible, which could reduce visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ062-171100- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0012.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/ Blackfoot Mountains- Including the cities of Bone, Soda Springs, Henry, and Grace 852 PM MDT Thu May 16 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Blackfoot Mountains. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Blowing dust is possible which would reduce visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information. DMH
071 WWUS75 KPIH 170812 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 212 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 IDZ052>054-172100- /O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0002.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-Lower Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Fort Hall, St. Anthony, Pocatello, American Falls, Idaho Falls, Shelley, Craters of the Moon NM, Blackfoot, INL, Rexburg, and Mud Lake 212 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Fort Hall, St. Anthony, Pocatello, American Falls, Idaho Falls, Shelley, Craters of the Moon, Blackfoot, INL, Rexburg, and Mud Lake * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings is expected, along with isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects will be blown around. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibilities. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds begin. During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use caution if you must drive, and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high winds subside. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. && $$ IDZ051-055>058-065-067-068-070-172100- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0012.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Eastern Magic Valley-Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Teton Valley-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-Lost River Valley- Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys- Including the cities of Driggs, Rockland, Richfield, Tetonia, Small, Heyburn, Downey, Dubois, Oakley, McCammon, Shoshone, Holbrook, Malta, Challis, Albion, Spencer, Edie School, Almo, Rupert, Carey, Howe, Mackay, Burley, Arco, Inkom, Ashton, Lava Hot Springs, and Chilly 212 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Driggs, Rockland, Richfield, Tetonia, Small, Heyburn, Downey, Dubois, Oakley, McCammon, Shoshone, Holbrook, Malta, Challis, Albion, Spencer, Edie School, Almo, Rupert, Carey, Howe, Mackay, Burley, Arco, Inkom, Ashton, Lava Hot Springs, and Chilly * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain.Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. && $$ IDZ062-172100- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0012.240517T1800Z-240518T0200Z/ Blackfoot Mountains- Including the cities of Henry, Bone, Grace, and Soda Springs 212 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Henry, Bone, Grace, and Soda Springs * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. && $$ Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information. Valle
794 WWUS75 KPIH 172022 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 222 PM MDT Fri May 17 2024 IDZ052>054-180200- /O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240518T0200Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-Lower Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Pocatello, Shelley, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, Craters of the Moon NM, Fort Hall, St. Anthony, Mud Lake, INL, American Falls, and Blackfoot 222 PM MDT Fri May 17 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph. * WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings is expected, along with isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects will be blown around. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibilities. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds begin. During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use caution if you must drive, and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high winds subside. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. && $$ IDZ051-055>058-065-067-068-070-180200- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240518T0200Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Eastern Magic Valley-Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Teton Valley-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-Lost River Valley- Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys- Including the cities of Downey, Richfield, Chilly, Challis, Howe, Small, Oakley, Dubois, Inkom, Burley, Almo, Holbrook, Lava Hot Springs, Tetonia, Carey, Edie School, McCammon, Mackay, Ashton, Shoshone, Heyburn, Rockland, Rupert, Albion, Driggs, Malta, Spencer, and Arco 222 PM MDT Fri May 17 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys, Lost River Valley, Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, Teton Valley, Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, and Southern Hills/Albion Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Areas of blowing dust will likely reduce visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Avoid boating on local lakes and reservoir when possible, especially with small watercraft. && $$ IDZ062-180200- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240518T0200Z/ Blackfoot Mountains- Including the cities of Henry, Soda Springs, Grace, and Bone 222 PM MDT Fri May 17 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Blackfoot Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. && $$ Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information. TW
073 WWUS75 KPIH 180148 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 748 PM MDT Fri May 17 2024 IDZ052>054-180300- /O.EXP.KPIH.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240518T0200Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-Lower Snake River Plain- Including the cities of Rexburg, Craters of the Moon NM, Blackfoot, St. Anthony, INL, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Shelley, Fort Hall, American Falls, and Mud Lake 748 PM MDT Fri May 17 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... Winds have begun to decrease, and are expected to rapidly drop off through 10 PM MDT tonight. Therefore the High Wind Warning will be allowed to expire. $$ IDZ051-055>058-062-065-067-068-070-180300- /O.EXP.KPIH.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240518T0200Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Eastern Magic Valley-Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot Mountains-Teton Valley-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-Lost River Valley-Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys- Including the cities of Howe, Richfield, Almo, Soda Springs, Tetonia, Spencer, Bone, Chilly, Lava Hot Springs, Edie School, Small, Arco, Albion, Carey, Rupert, Holbrook, Rockland, McCammon, Challis, Dubois, Heyburn, Mackay, Inkom, Downey, Grace, Malta, Henry, Ashton, Burley, Oakley, Shoshone, and Driggs 748 PM MDT Fri May 17 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... Most winds across the region have decreased significantly, and are already below Wind Advisory thresholds. Therefore the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information. DMH
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Pocatello, ID wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at May 16, 2:04 AM MDT, 7 hours 55 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 16, 2:04 AM MDT, 7 hours 55 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pocatello ID 204 AM MDT Thu May 16 2024 .SHORT TERM...Today through Friday. Main concern in the short term involves wind. A cold front arrives on Friday. We'll start to see winds increase today with gusts likely (about 70% chance) to exceed lake wind advisory levels (20 mph sustained) for the American Falls Reservoir. However, the guidance does show that we may not see those peak winds until late afternoon (after 20z). Winds are even stronger on Friday with a 75% chance of reaching high wind gusts, especially across the upper Snake Plain. Closer to Pocatello, those numbers fall to around 60% chance. In terms of wind advisory gusts, seeing a 60% chances extending back to Shoshone and around Burley eastward. Current set of products look reasonable with lake wind advisory in effect for today and high wind watch in effect for upper and lower Snake Plain for Friday. There doesn't seem to be much precipitation with this system as the front is working with a good deal of dry air. Temperatures today expected to be in the mid and upper 70s across the Snake Plain and Magic Valley. Temps fall to more seasonable levels on Friday, generally around 70 across the Snake Plain and Magic Valley. 13 .LONG TERM...Saturday through next Thursday. Saturday looks reasonably dry across the region as we are in between systems. Winds look much lighter as well although there could still be some gusts of 40 to 45 mph out across the Arco Desert. Sunday looks windy once again as another front arrives. Right now there is a 50% chance that we will at least meet wind advisory levels (gusts to 45 mph) in the lower and upper Snake Plain. Precipitation chances still aren't overly impressive as we're still dealing with a good deal of dry air. That starts to change on Monday somewhat as the upper low associated with the front passes through east Idaho. Chances for precipitation are highest across the eastern highlands where a 30 to 40 percent chance of precipitation exists. QPF amounts still look to be 0.10 inches or less. Tuesday looks mainly dry but about 60-70% of models show a closed upper low moving into the Pacific Northwest for mid to late week. Main differences seem to involve how deep the low is which will determine the track of that system along with how much precipitation we may see. Temperatures in the low term start seasonable, but turn at least slightly below normal as we see a parade of systems moving through the region. 13 && .AVIATION...TAFs are mainly wind dependent with gusts to around 25 kts likely at Snake Plain sites. Winds expected to switch to upvalley for a couple hours early this afternoon at KSUN but then becoming more west-southwesterly from mid to late afternoon with some gusts of 20-25kts possible. Ceilings should remain vfr with mainly mid to high level clouds drifting through. 13 && .HYDROLOGY...A flood warning continues for the Portneuf river in Pocatello. The flood warning for the Blackfoot river near Shelley was cancelled as flows have decreased due to cooler temperatures and a diminishing snowpack. A flood advisory continues along the Portneuf river at Topaz. Water levels are slowly receding for the Portneuf river due to the snowpack diminishing. Water levels for other rivers, including the Big Wood, Big Lost, Henrys Fork, Teton, and Snake, are slowly climbing due to snowmelt, but all rivers look to remain below action stage with current forecasts. Wyatt/13 && .PIH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... High Wind Watch from Friday afternoon through Friday evening for IDZ052>054. &&
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pocatello, ID issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 10:30 AM MDT | Wind Advisory | PIH | Bannock, Bingham, Blaine, Bonneville, Butte, Caribou and 10 more | 34 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.