Idaho Wind Advisory | Effective 05/12/2026 23:27

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued May 13 at 12:27AM MDT until May 13 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 12, 2026 - 11:27pm
Expires: 
May 13, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys, Lost River Range, Lost River Valley, Wood River Foothills, Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, Raft River Region, Southern Hills/Albion Mountains, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From noon today to 10 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.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Shoshone/Lava Beds; Arco/Mud Lake Desert; Upper Snake River Plain; Lower Snake River Plain; Eastern Magic Valley; Southern Hills/Albion Mountains; Raft River Region; Beaverhead/Lemhi Highlands; Lost River Valleys; Lost River Range; Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys; Wood River Foothills
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov