Weather Alerts-

Make preparations per the instructions

Pocatello/Idaho Falls - ID, US, National Weather Service

Upper Snake River Plain

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY... ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY... WHAT...For the Wind Advisory today, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning Saturday, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Warning Saturday, widespread blowing dust expected, and travel disruptions will be possible. WHERE...Upper Snake River Plain. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday. For the Blowing Dust Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings is expected, along with isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects will be blown around. Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds begin. During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use caution if you must drive, and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high winds subside. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.