Much of southern Idaho will see thunderstorm activity prompting weather officials to issue a Red Flag Warning this afternoon. Winds are expected to pick up with gust as high was 30 m.p.h.
If you have plans to travel to eastern Idaho this afternoon watch for blowing dust. The National Weather Service is predicting winds to pick up this afternoon beginning at noon and last until about 9 p.m.
There quite a few schools in the Magic Valley that have closed for today. Please hit the LINK for the full updated list.
Also, be sure to check road conditions for Magic Valley Roads here at this LINK
We all know that the police are out to help people. We also know that weather advisories are given to help people. Yet, we as 'the people' still ignore warnings intended to keep everyone safe.
I can live with cold weather. You put on several layers of clothes and deal with the misery as long as you don’t spend too much time outside.
The wind sure had an attitude on Monday. Gale-force winds were all over the place around the Magic Valley. That inspired Mike Dixon to head down to Snake River Canyon, camera in hand.