Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 12:20PM MDT until March 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 11:20am
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
* WHERE...Lost River Valley, Big Hole Mountains, Eastern Magic
Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range,
Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, and Southern
Hills/Albion Mountains.
* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday.
* 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Shoshone/Lava Beds; Eastern Magic Valley; Southern Hills/Albion Mountains; Raft River Region; Marsh and Arbon Highlands; Blackfoot Mountains; Caribou Range; Big Hole Mountains; Lost River Valleys
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov