Idaho Lake Wind Advisory | Effective 05/18/2026 07:35

Headline: 
Lake Wind Advisory issued May 18 at 8:35AM MDT until May 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event: 
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 18, 2026 - 7:35am
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph for American Falls Reservoir. * WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Instruction: 
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.
Area Description: 
Lower Snake River Plain
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov