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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Pocatello ID

249 PM MDT Wed May 6 2026



IDZ054-071200-

/O.NEW.KPIH.LW.Y.0002.260507T1500Z-260508T0300Z/

Lower Snake River Plain-

Including the cities of Blackfoot, Pocatello, American Falls,

Fort Hall, and Shelley

249 PM MDT Wed May 6 2026



...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR 

AMERICAN FALLS RESERVOIR...



* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected 

  for American Falls Reservoir.



* WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain.



* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday.



* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create 

  hazardous conditions for small craft.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds 

and rough waves can overturn small craft.



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