High Wind Watch until 02:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, an extended period of stagnant air, with light winds and little vertical mixing. This is due to an inversion near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon.
* WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 5 AM MST /4 AM PST/ Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* AFFECTED AREAS: LOWER TREASURE VALLEY ... UPPER TREASURE VALLEY ... WESTERN MAGIC VALLEY ... CAMAS PRAIRIE ... OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY
Instructions:
Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Address/Location
Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission
1935 Fire Lane
Owyhee, NV 89832
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 775-757-2473
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- High Wind Watch
