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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
852 PM MDT Thu May 7 2026

IDZ054-081200-
/O.EXP.KPIH.LW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260508T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.LW.Y.0003.260508T1800Z-260509T0300Z/
Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Shelley, Pocatello, Blackfoot, American
Falls, and Fort Hall
852 PM MDT Thu May 7 2026

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT
FRIDAY FOR AMERICAN FALLS RESERVOIR...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected
  for American Falls Reservoir.

* WHERE...American Falls Reservoir.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Friday.

* 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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