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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
204 AM MDT Sun Mar 16 2025

IDZ068>070-162100-
/O.EXA.KPIH.WI.Y.0005.250316T1500Z-250317T0200Z/
Lost River Valley-Lost River Range-Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-
Including the cities of Chilly, Mackay, Arco, Challis, Howe, and
Borah Peak
204 AM MDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys, Lost River Range, and Lost
  River Valley.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.
  There could be some blowing snow especially for higher elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IDZ052>054-162100-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0005.250316T1500Z-250317T0200Z/
Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-Lower Snake River
Plain-
Including the cities of Fort Hall, Pocatello, Craters of the Moon
NM, Idaho Falls, St. Anthony, Rexburg, Blackfoot, Shelley, Mud
Lake, American Falls, and INL
204 AM MDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper
  Snake River Plain.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.
  There could be some blowing snow especially for higher elevations
  up against the Snake River Plain benches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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