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Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 7:31AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

At 731 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Kilgore to 10 miles south of Terreton. Movement was east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Rexburg, Rigby, Ashton, Idmon, Lorenzo, Henrys Lake, Sugar City, Menan, Teton, Roberts, Lewisville, Parker, Hamer, Archer, Shotgun Village, Egin, Ponds Lodge, Kilgore, St Anthony, and Plano.
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Fire Weather Watch issued June 19 at 2:44PM MDT until June 20 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR IDAHO FIRE WEATHER ZONE 427... The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 427 Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake River. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated winds and low relative humidities
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Flash Flood Watch issued June 10 at 12:15PM MDT until June 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Wapiti burn scar. * WHERE...A portion of central Idaho, including the following area, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Wapiti burn scar is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Wapiti burn scar should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars.
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Frost Advisory issued May 20 at 7:35PM MDT until May 21 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

* WHAT...Temperatures of 32 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
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Wind Advisory issued May 18 at 2:00AM MDT until May 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Raft River Region and Southern Hills/Albion Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 9 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.
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Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 12:46PM MDT until May 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Localized areas may see gusts approaching 55 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Lower Snake River Plain, Raft River Region, and Southern Hills/Albion Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Sunday. * 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.
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Frost Advisory issued May 16 at 1:44PM MDT until May 17 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

* WHAT...Temperatures below 37 degrees may pose a risk to uncovered outdoor vegetation. * WHERE...Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are forecast to remain above 37 degrees in our population centers.