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High Wind Warning
Issued: 8:12 AM May. 17, 2024 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Fort Hall, St. Anthony, Pocatello, American Falls, Idaho Falls, Shelley, Craters of the Moon, Blackfoot, INL, Rexburg, and Mud Lake * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * 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. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibilities. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. &&
River Flood Advisory
Issued: 5:05 PM May. 16, 2024 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues. * WHERE...Portneuf River at Topaz. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Lowland and crop field flooding possible from Pebble Creek to Inkom. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.0 feet this afternoon. - Action stage is 3.5 feet. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm MDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Portneuf River Topaz 4.0 4.0 Thu 10 am MD 4.0 3.9 3.9 &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 5:03 PM May. 16, 2024 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, MAY 25... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast, though overall snowmelt and resulting flows looks to gradually decrease to diminishing snowpack. * WHERE...Portneuf River at Pocatello. * WHEN...Until Saturday, May 25. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Water will encroach onto portions of the bike and walking trail next to the river in Sacajawea Park in Pocatello. At 8.5 feet, Sections of Sacajawea Park will be under water and the trail is usually closed at this level. Marsh Creek near Inkom may also be over its banks. At 9.2 feet, Flooding of low lying agricultural land and pasture will occur in the Inkom and Blackrock area. Lowland flooding is likely along sections of the river between Portneuf Gap and the Cheyenne Avenue Bridge in Pocatello. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM MDT Thursday was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday, May 24 and continue falling to 8.3 feet Sunday, May 26. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.5 feet on 01/02/1979. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm MDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Portneuf River Pocatello 8.5 9.5 Thu 9 am MDT 9.4 9.3 9.2 &&
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