Weather Alerts for Eastern Magic ValleyIssued by the National Weather Service |
 HIGH WIND WARNING |
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| EASTERN MAGIC VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: 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 - Marsh and Arbon Highlands - Blackfoot Mountains - Teton Valley - Lost River Valleys - Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys - Wood River Foothills |
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| Effective: Tue, 12/16 11:19am | Updated: Tue, 12/16 1:39pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 12/17 5:15am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. Highest wind gusts are likely across the eastern Magic Valley, Snake River Plain, the INL and across the Lava Beds towards Craters of the Moon. * WHERE...Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys, Lost River Valley, Wood River Foothills, Teton Valley, Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Blackfoot Mountains, Lower Snake River Plain, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, Southern Hills/Albion Mountains, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday. * 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. Information: 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. |
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| HIGH WIND WARNING |
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| EASTERN MAGIC VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Big Hole Mountains - Lost River Range - Frank Church Wilderness - Sawtooth/Stanley Basin - Sun Valley Region - Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin |
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| Effective: Tue, 12/16 11:19am | Updated: Tue, 12/16 1:39pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 12/17 5:15am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. Highest gusts on mountain passes and peaks. 6 to 10 inches of snow above 7,000 feet combined with gusty winds could result in visibility reductions due to blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Frank Church Wilderness, Lost River Range, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, Sun Valley Region, and Big Hole Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday. * 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. Information: 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. |
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