(1 of 3) * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Blowing dust is expected to reduce visibilities, especially on I-15 north of Idaho Falls near Roberts. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings is expected, along with isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects will be blown around. (2 of 3) * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions, especially for small craft. Blowing dust is likely reducing visibility. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings is expected, along with isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects will be blown around. (3 of 3) ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Idaho... Portneuf River at Pocatello affecting Bannock County. .Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snowpack and keep river flows elevated, though overall river flow is slightly decreasing due to a diminishing snowpack. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast, though overall snowmelt and resulting flows looks to gradually decrease to diminishing snowpack. * WHERE...Portneuf River at Pocatello. * WHEN...Until Saturday, May 25. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Water will encroach onto portions of the bike and walking trail next to the river in Sacajawea Park in Pocatello. At 8.5 feet, Sections of Sacajawea Park will be under water and the trail is usually closed at this level. Marsh Creek near Inkom may also be over its banks. At 9.2 feet, Flooding of low lying agricultural land and pasture will occur in the Inkom and Blackrock area. Lowland flooding is likely along sections of the river between Portneuf Gap and the Cheyenne Avenue Bridge in Pocatello. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM MDT Thursday was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday, May 24 and continue falling to 8.3 feet Sunday, May 26. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.5 feet on 01/02/1979. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood