High Wind Warning Issued for Upper Snake River Plain and Teton Valley Through Thursday Night
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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 has issued a High Wind Warning for parts of Idaho, with gusts up to 60 mph expected to create hazardous travel conditions and potential power outages.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Idaho
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pocatello
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Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Idaho.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a High Wind Warning (Alert Code: HWW) for several regions in Idaho. This alert signifies that a significant wind event is likely, with the potential for property damage and dangerous travel conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Arco/Mud Lake Desert
- Upper Snake River Plain
- Southern Hills/Albion Mountains
- Teton Valley
Expected Conditions
Residents in the affected areas should prepare for sustained southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph. Peak wind gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph. These conditions will likely result in difficult travel, especially for high-profile vehicles. Other expected impacts include isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings, along with the possibility of isolated power outages and loose outdoor objects being blown around.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to be in effect from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM MDT on Thursday, March 12.
What You Should Do
The NWS Pocatello office advises the following safety measures:
- Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds begin.
- Avoid being outside in forested areas or around trees, branches, and powerlines during the event.
- 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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