High Wind Watch for Edmonds, Idaho
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
107 PM MDT Wed May 15 2024
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Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Rexburg, INL, Idaho Falls, St. Anthony,
Craters of the Moon NM, and Mud Lake
107 PM MDT Wed May 15 2024
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert and Upper Snake River Plain.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and
outbuildings is possible, along with isolated power outages. Loose
outdoor objects could be blown around.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Secure loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds. Drivers of high profile
vehicles should consider scheduling travel outside the period of
expected high winds.