Idaho Lake Wind Advisory | Effective 05/20/2026 15:34

Headline: 
Lake Wind Advisory issued May 20 at 4:34PM MDT until May 21 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event: 
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 20, 2026 - 3:34pm
Expires: 
May 21, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...North to northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph expected for American Falls Reservoir. * WHERE...American Falls Reservoir. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft, especially near the dam.
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