High Wind Warning Issued for Upper Treasure Valley and South Central Idaho
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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 portions of Idaho, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected to cause travel difficulties and potential power outages.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- South Central and Southwest Idaho
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Boise
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 South Central and Southwest Idaho.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Boise ID has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of south central and southwest Idaho. The alert was issued on March 13 at 1:48 PM MDT and is classified as a severe weather event with likely certainty.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Upper Treasure Valley
- Western Magic Valley
- Camas Prairie
- Southern Twin Falls County
Forecasters note that the strongest winds are expected to occur south of Boise, specifically near Mountain Home and Glenn's Ferry.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for west to northwest winds between 30 and 40 mph. Wind gusts are expected to reach speeds of 50 to 60 mph. These strong to damaging winds are capable of blowing down tree branches and may lead to power outages. Additionally, blowing dust is expected to impact visibility, particularly in the Lower Snake Plain.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 12:00 PM MDT on Saturday, March 14, through 9:00 PM MDT on Saturday evening.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service recommends the following actions:
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
- Use caution if you must drive, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
- Prepare for the possibility of power outages due to wind damage.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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