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High Wind Warning issued May 17 at 2:22PM MDT until May 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph. * WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...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. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibilities. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. 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. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

Flood Warning issued May 17 at 12:22PM MDT until May 25 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Idaho... Portneuf River at Pocatello affecting Bannock County. .Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snowpack and keep river flows elevated, though overall river flow is slightly decreasing due to a diminishing snowpack. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Portneuf River at Pocatello. * WHEN...Until Saturday, May 25. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Water will encroach onto portions of the bike and walking trail next to the river in Sacajawea Park in Pocatello. At 8.5 feet, Sections of Sacajawea Park will be under water and the trail is usually closed at this level. Marsh Creek near Inkom may also be over its banks. At 9.2 feet, Flooding of low lying agricultural land and pasture will occur in the Inkom and Blackrock area. Lowland flooding is likely along sections of the river between Portneuf Gap and the Cheyenne Avenue Bridge in Pocatello. At 9.4 feet, Water will encroach around sitting benches near the river at the Pacific Recycling Trailhead. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM MDT Friday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM MDT Friday was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday, May 25 and continue falling to 8.3 feet Monday, May 27. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.4 feet on 04/26/1986. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/pocatello.