Weather Alerts for Marsh and Arbon HighlandsIssued by the National Weather Service |
 HIGH WIND WARNING |
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| MARSH AND ARBON HIGHLANDS | ||
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 2:45pm | 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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 WIND ADVISORY |
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| MARSH AND ARBON HIGHLANDS | ||
Areas Affected: Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region - Bear River Range - Bear Lake Valley - Caribou Range |
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| Effective: Tue, 12/16 11:19am | Updated: Tue, 12/16 2:45pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 12/17 5:15am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, Caribou Range, and Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday. * 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. Information: 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. |
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