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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.

UPDATE: A fire sparked by lightning has grown to an estimated 57,000 acres in southern Idaho.

Most of southern Idaho will experience high winds today prompting weather officials to issues advisories and warnings

If there's one thing we can appreciate in Idaho, it's a strong wind. But, if there's one thing we don't like driving through in Idaho, it's a strong wind. That's why we can identify with this driver who was nearly blown over while crossing a bridge.

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.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) Thousands of people were without power in the Magic Valley on Sunday.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) Travel will be challenging for drivers today as forecasters warn of high winds across southern Idaho.

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.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) The avalanche danger in the Sawtooth Mountains is high thanks to new snow and wind.

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.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX)- What would you do if the lights went out? Do you have enough food and water to last during a major blackout, flood or fire? These are some of the questions emergency officials want Idaho citizens to think about to be prepared for an emergency situation...