High Wind Warning Issued For The Magic Valley

The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a High Wind Warning for the Magic Valley and southern Twin Falls county through 6pm tonight (Feb 17).

High Wind Warning 

HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BOISE HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE WESTERN MAGIC VALLEY AND SOUTHERN TWIN FALL COUNTY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT MONDAY.

• WINDS: WEST 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.
• STRONGEST WINDS WILL FOLLOW A COLD FRONTAL PASSAGE MONDAY MORNING, BUT WILL REMAIN GUSTY THROUGH THE AFTERNOON.
• IMPACTS, TRAVEL HAZARD, ESPECIALLY ON NORTH - SOUTH ROADS DUE TO STRONG CROSS WINDS. MINOR PROPERTY DAMAGE. SMALL TREE LIMBS MAY BE BROUGHT DOWN.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 45 MPH OR GUSTS OF 60 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.