High Wind Warning Issued for Lower Snake River Plain; Gusts up to 60 MPH Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a High Wind Warning for the Lower Snake River Plain, effective until 9 PM MDT this evening with gusts up to 60 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Lower Snake River Plain
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pocatello
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Lower Snake River Plain.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Pocatello ID. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 9:00 PM MDT this evening.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Lower Snake River Plain in Idaho.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds begin. During the period of high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use extreme caution if you must drive, keeping both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of high-profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high winds subside.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph. These conditions will make travel difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Residents should prepare for isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings, along with potential isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects will likely be blown around.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is in effect until 9:00 PM MDT on March 12, 2026. The onset of the most significant wind conditions is expected to begin around 9:00 AM MDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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