UPDATE: Wind blows boat off trailer, power being restored, advisory in effect until 7 p.m.
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IDAHO FALLS — Power is being restored for hundreds of customers who lost electricity due to severe winds Monday but a high wind warning remains in effect for eastern Idaho until 7 p.m.
Some trees fell on power lines, causing many of the outages, and other trees were ripped from the ground and blown over. Garbage cans, grills, fences and other items were damaged because of the high winds.
Using the phrase #boatlaunch, Idaho State Police tweeted that a boat blew off a trailer on Highway 26 east of Ririe and encouraged drivers to use caution while traveling.
US 26 MP 354 east of Ririe, high winds in the area blew a boat off of the trailer. Use caution in the area. #HighWinds #BoatLaunch pic.twitter.com/wn64mGYIEt
— Idaho State Police (@ISPeasternIdaho) April 2, 2018
The Idaho Transportation Department closed Interstate 15 between Exit 118 (Broadway Street in Idaho Falls and Exit 143 (Highway 33 near Roberts) around 1:45 p.m. due to the high winds.
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The National Weather Service reports strong and damaging winds between 35 to 45 mph are expected, with gusts in excess of 60 mph. The following areas will be impacted by the highest winds: Rexburg, Rigby, Idaho Falls, Blackfoot, Pocatello, Burley, Malad City, Oakley, and Rockland.
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