Boise, ID – A powerful wind system is sweeping across the Oregon-Idaho border Thursday, prompting weather officials to issue an advisory for gusts reaching up to 55 mph in multiple counties.
According to the National Weather Service in Boise, the wind advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m. MDT Thursday, April 17. Affected areas include southwest Idaho and portions of northeast and southeast Oregon, covering cities such as Boise, Baker, Nyssa, Silver City, and Murphy Hot Springs.
Winds from the northwest are blowing steadily at 25 to 35 mph, with stronger gusts expected throughout the afternoon. These conditions pose risks to unsecured outdoor objects and high-profile vehicles. Tree limbs may be blown down, and scattered power outages are possible as a result of falling debris and wind-related incidents.
Travelers on rural roads and highways near the border, particularly U.S. Routes 95 and 20, should use extra caution. Officials also urge residents to secure loose items around homes and delay any non-essential outdoor work until winds subside.
By Thursday night, winds are forecast to calm across the region, with clearer and calmer conditions returning by Friday morning. Residents are encouraged to monitor updates from local weather offices for real-time conditions.
