Wind Advisory

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boise ID 1248 PM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures 98 to 103 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Treasure Valley and Upper Treasure Valley. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 6 PM to 10 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusts from the south and southwest will create areas of blowing dust and visibility as low as one mile, advancing northward through the Snake Basin, with greatest impacts between 800 PM and 930 PM MDT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.