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Wind gusts cause major damage across east Idaho

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IDAHO FALLS — Strong wind gusts across east Idaho on Monday afternoon resulted in major damage to at least one truck parked on the 600 block of North Fanning Ave.

Witnesses say the wind blew down a large tree that landed on top of a truck around 3:00 p.m.

“(The) passenger window was knocked out,” said EastIdahoNews.com reader Lilly Winterbottom. “It is pretty windy out here.”

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Map via Google Earth.

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory at 2:30 p.m. with sustained winds of 25-35 mph and gusts of 35-45 mph.

The wind advisory includes the cities of Burley, Rubert, Heyburn, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, Pocatello, Malad City and Oakley.

If you see wind damage in your neighborhood, snap a picture and post it on our Facebook page or send it to news@eastidahonews.com.

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Photo courtesy of Lilly Winterbottom

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