{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.7fb5199eade32d3c0019d7b1f3174756bac36cf1.001.3","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 1:19PM MDT until May 16 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-16","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.7fb5199eade32d3c0019d7b1f3174756bac36cf1.001.3","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Pocatello ID"},"word_count":226,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Wind Advisory: Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 1:19PM MDT until May 16 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Shoshone/Lava Beds; Arco/Mud Lake Desert; Upper Snake River Plain; Lower Snake River Plain; Eastern Magic Valley\n**Issued by:** NWS Pocatello ID\n**Sent:** 2026-05-16T13:19:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-16T13:19:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-16T22:15:00-06:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts\nup to 55 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures 27\nto 32 degrees. A hard freeze is possible from Craters of the Moon\nto Mud Lake.\n\n* WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake\nDesert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain.\n\n* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM MDT this evening. For\nthe Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Sunday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for\nhigh profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.\nStrong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous\nconditions for small craft. Frost and freeze conditions could kill\ncrops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected\noutdoor plumbing.\n\n## Instructions\nWinds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high\nprofile vehicles. Use extra caution.\n\nSecure outdoor objects.\n\nBoaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds\nand rough waves can overturn small craft.\n\nTake steps now to protect tender plants from the cold."}