Headline:
Lake Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 1:52AM MDT until May 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 12:52am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures 27 to 32
degrees are expected. For the Lake Wind Advisory for American
Falls Reservoir, north to northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 25 mph expected.
* WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain.
* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM MDT this morning. For
the Lake Wind Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft. Frost and freeze conditions
could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage
unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instruction:
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Area Description:
Lower Snake River Plain
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov