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High wind warning for Moscow and Pullman

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University of Idaho issued a Vandal Alert high-wind warning for the Moscow/Pullman area starting about 5 p.m. PST March 11, 2026.

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University of Idaho
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~11,700 studentsVandal Alert
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Documented Timeline

Alert Sequence

1 message in sequence · 1 verified verbatim

Confirmed wording is transcribed character-for-character from a primary source. Use Verify this quote under each message to open that source in a new tab and compare the text yourself.

INITIAL ALERTTwitter/X
Verified verbatim194 chars
Vandal Alert: High wind warning for Moscow/Pullman area. High winds expected starting March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST. Take precautions. Check your Vandal email for more information.
Dual independent X fetch match (keyword + thread_fetch) 2026-08-26. sha256 1433a5339840c263dd982f75c104f9f7c38e037421661e41d2735d727664d79a.
Thread checked 2026-08-26: no further posts from @uidaho for this incident. Timeline +/-48h walked: next-day posts are athletics, not Vandal Alert.
Photo not transcribed. Official double space after Vandal Alert: preserved.
Distinct incident from 2025-12-16-university-of-idaho-moscow-high-wind-delayed-start: different date.
Message elements

How the first alert is built

To check this alert, SuperGrok Heavy 4.5 (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.

Vandal Alert: High wind warning for Moscow/Pullman area. High winds expected starting March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST. Take precautions. Check your Vandal email for more information.

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Vandal Alert is a branded sender. Majority 25/25.

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: I read the branded Vandal Alert opener in this first burst (the branded Vandal A, pass 1).
    2. present: The branded Vandal Alert opener is present on my read (the branded Vandal A, pass 2).
    3. present: I score this element from the branded Vandal Alert opener (the branded Vandal A, pass 3).
    4. present: The deciding words are the branded Vandal Alert opener (the branded Vandal A, pass 4).
    5. present: Verdict follows the branded Vandal Alert opener in the body (the branded Vandal A, pass 5).
    6. present: I mark this from the branded Vandal Alert opener (the branded Vandal A, pass 6).
    7. present: The branded Vandal Alert opener satisfies the rubric here (the branded Vandal A, pass 7).
    8. present: My pass treats the branded Vandal Alert opener as the cue (the branded Vandal A, pass 8).
    9. present: I find the branded Vandal Alert opener and code accordingly (the branded Vandal A, pass 9).
    10. present: Element turns on the branded Vandal Alert opener (the branded Vandal A, pass 10).
    11. present: I count this because of the branded Vandal Alert opener (the branded Vandal A, pass 11).
    12. present: The text gives the branded Vandal Alert opener (the branded Vandal A, pass 12).
    13. present: I rely on the branded Vandal Alert opener (the branded Vandal A, pass 13).
    14. present: Present or absent per the branded Vandal Alert opener (the branded Vandal A, pass 14).
    15. present: I do not need more than the branded Vandal Alert opener (the branded Vandal A, pass 15).
    16. present: Coding follows the branded Vandal Alert opener (the branded Vandal A, pass 16).
    17. present: I note the branded Vandal Alert opener as the tell (the branded Vandal A, pass 17).
    18. present: This pass keys off the branded Vandal Alert opener (the branded Vandal A, pass 18).
    19. present: I take the branded Vandal Alert opener as sufficient (the branded Vandal A, pass 19).
    20. present: The body states the branded Vandal Alert opener (the branded Vandal A, pass 20).
    21. present: I judge from the branded Vandal Alert opener (the branded Vandal A, pass 21).
    22. present: The branded Vandal Alert opener is the evidence I use (the branded Vandal A, pass 22).
    23. present: I apply the rubric to the branded Vandal Alert opener (the branded Vandal A, pass 23).
    24. present: My reason is the branded Vandal Alert opener (the branded Vandal A, pass 24).
    25. present: I close on the branded Vandal Alert opener (the branded Vandal A, pass 25).
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    High wind warning names a specific hazard. Majority 25/25.

    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: I read a high wind warning as the named hazard in this first burst (a high wind warning , pass 1).
    2. present: A high wind warning as the named hazard is present on my read (a high wind warning , pass 2).
    3. present: I score this element from a high wind warning as the named hazard (a high wind warning , pass 3).
    4. present: The deciding words are a high wind warning as the named hazard (a high wind warning , pass 4).
    5. present: Verdict follows a high wind warning as the named hazard in the body (a high wind warning , pass 5).
    6. present: I mark this from a high wind warning as the named hazard (a high wind warning , pass 6).
    7. present: A high wind warning as the named hazard satisfies the rubric here (a high wind warning , pass 7).
    8. present: My pass treats a high wind warning as the named hazard as the cue (a high wind warning , pass 8).
    9. present: I find a high wind warning as the named hazard and code accordingly (a high wind warning , pass 9).
    10. present: Element turns on a high wind warning as the named hazard (a high wind warning , pass 10).
    11. present: I count this because of a high wind warning as the named hazard (a high wind warning , pass 11).
    12. present: The text gives a high wind warning as the named hazard (a high wind warning , pass 12).
    13. present: I rely on a high wind warning as the named hazard (a high wind warning , pass 13).
    14. present: Present or absent per a high wind warning as the named hazard (a high wind warning , pass 14).
    15. present: I do not need more than a high wind warning as the named hazard (a high wind warning , pass 15).
    16. present: Coding follows a high wind warning as the named hazard (a high wind warning , pass 16).
    17. present: I note a high wind warning as the named hazard as the tell (a high wind warning , pass 17).
    18. present: This pass keys off a high wind warning as the named hazard (a high wind warning , pass 18).
    19. present: I take a high wind warning as the named hazard as sufficient (a high wind warning , pass 19).
    20. present: The body states a high wind warning as the named hazard (a high wind warning , pass 20).
    21. present: I judge from a high wind warning as the named hazard (a high wind warning , pass 21).
    22. present: A high wind warning as the named hazard is the evidence I use (a high wind warning , pass 22).
    23. present: I apply the rubric to a high wind warning as the named hazard (a high wind warning , pass 23).
    24. present: My reason is a high wind warning as the named hazard (a high wind warning , pass 24).
    25. present: I close on a high wind warning as the named hazard (a high wind warning , pass 25).
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Moscow/Pullman area is a named place. Majority 25/25.

    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: I read Moscow/Pullman area as the named place in this first burst (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 1).
    2. present: Moscow/Pullman area as the named place is present on my read (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 2).
    3. present: I score this element from Moscow/Pullman area as the named place (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 3).
    4. present: The deciding words are Moscow/Pullman area as the named place (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 4).
    5. present: Verdict follows Moscow/Pullman area as the named place in the body (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 5).
    6. present: I mark this from Moscow/Pullman area as the named place (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 6).
    7. present: Moscow/Pullman area as the named place satisfies the rubric here (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 7).
    8. present: My pass treats Moscow/Pullman area as the named place as the cue (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 8).
    9. present: I find Moscow/Pullman area as the named place and code accordingly (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 9).
    10. present: Element turns on Moscow/Pullman area as the named place (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 10).
    11. present: I count this because of Moscow/Pullman area as the named place (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 11).
    12. present: The text gives Moscow/Pullman area as the named place (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 12).
    13. present: I rely on Moscow/Pullman area as the named place (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 13).
    14. present: Present or absent per Moscow/Pullman area as the named place (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 14).
    15. present: I do not need more than Moscow/Pullman area as the named place (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 15).
    16. present: Coding follows Moscow/Pullman area as the named place (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 16).
    17. present: I note Moscow/Pullman area as the named place as the tell (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 17).
    18. present: This pass keys off Moscow/Pullman area as the named place (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 18).
    19. present: I take Moscow/Pullman area as the named place as sufficient (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 19).
    20. present: The body states Moscow/Pullman area as the named place (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 20).
    21. present: I judge from Moscow/Pullman area as the named place (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 21).
    22. present: Moscow/Pullman area as the named place is the evidence I use (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 22).
    23. present: I apply the rubric to Moscow/Pullman area as the named place (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 23).
    24. present: My reason is Moscow/Pullman area as the named place (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 24).
    25. present: I close on Moscow/Pullman area as the named place (Moscow/Pullman area , pass 25).
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Take precautions is a protective instruction. Majority 25/25.

    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: I read Take precautions as the protective instruction in this first burst (Take precautions as , pass 1).
    2. present: Take precautions as the protective instruction is present on my read (Take precautions as , pass 2).
    3. present: I score this element from Take precautions as the protective instruction (Take precautions as , pass 3).
    4. present: The deciding words are Take precautions as the protective instruction (Take precautions as , pass 4).
    5. present: Verdict follows Take precautions as the protective instruction in the body (Take precautions as , pass 5).
    6. present: I mark this from Take precautions as the protective instruction (Take precautions as , pass 6).
    7. present: Take precautions as the protective instruction satisfies the rubric here (Take precautions as , pass 7).
    8. present: My pass treats Take precautions as the protective instruction as the cue (Take precautions as , pass 8).
    9. present: I find Take precautions as the protective instruction and code accordingly (Take precautions as , pass 9).
    10. present: Element turns on Take precautions as the protective instruction (Take precautions as , pass 10).
    11. present: I count this because of Take precautions as the protective instruction (Take precautions as , pass 11).
    12. present: The text gives Take precautions as the protective instruction (Take precautions as , pass 12).
    13. present: I rely on Take precautions as the protective instruction (Take precautions as , pass 13).
    14. present: Present or absent per Take precautions as the protective instruction (Take precautions as , pass 14).
    15. present: I do not need more than Take precautions as the protective instruction (Take precautions as , pass 15).
    16. present: Coding follows Take precautions as the protective instruction (Take precautions as , pass 16).
    17. present: I note Take precautions as the protective instruction as the tell (Take precautions as , pass 17).
    18. present: This pass keys off Take precautions as the protective instruction (Take precautions as , pass 18).
    19. present: I take Take precautions as the protective instruction as sufficient (Take precautions as , pass 19).
    20. present: The body states Take precautions as the protective instruction (Take precautions as , pass 20).
    21. present: I judge from Take precautions as the protective instruction (Take precautions as , pass 21).
    22. present: Take precautions as the protective instruction is the evidence I use (Take precautions as , pass 22).
    23. present: I apply the rubric to Take precautions as the protective instruction (Take precautions as , pass 23).
    24. present: My reason is Take precautions as the protective instruction (Take precautions as , pass 24).
    25. present: I close on Take precautions as the protective instruction (Take precautions as , pass 25).
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    March 11, 2026 at 5 p.m. PST is a date and clock. Majority 25/25.

    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: I read March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock in this first burst (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 1).
    2. present: March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock is present on my read (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 2).
    3. present: I score this element from March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 3).
    4. present: The deciding words are March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 4).
    5. present: Verdict follows March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock in the body (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 5).
    6. present: I mark this from March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 6).
    7. present: March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock satisfies the rubric here (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 7).
    8. present: My pass treats March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock as the cue (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 8).
    9. present: I find March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock and code accordingly (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 9).
    10. present: Element turns on March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 10).
    11. present: I count this because of March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 11).
    12. present: The text gives March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 12).
    13. present: I rely on March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 13).
    14. present: Present or absent per March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 14).
    15. present: I do not need more than March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 15).
    16. present: Coding follows March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 16).
    17. present: I note March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock as the tell (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 17).
    18. present: This pass keys off March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 18).
    19. present: I take March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock as sufficient (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 19).
    20. present: The body states March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 20).
    21. present: I judge from March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 21).
    22. present: March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock is the evidence I use (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 22).
    23. present: I apply the rubric to March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 23).
    24. present: My reason is March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 24).
    25. present: I close on March 11, 2026 at approximately 5 p.m. PST as date and clock (March 11, 2026 at ap, pass 25).
  • Impactabsent0/25

    Final assessment

    No consequence in the first burst. Majority 0/25.

    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. absent: I read no injury clause in the first burst in this first burst (no injury clause in , pass 1).
    2. absent: No injury clause in the first burst is present on my read (no injury clause in , pass 2).
    3. absent: I score this element from no injury clause in the first burst (no injury clause in , pass 3).
    4. absent: The deciding words are no injury clause in the first burst (no injury clause in , pass 4).
    5. absent: Verdict follows no injury clause in the first burst in the body (no injury clause in , pass 5).
    6. absent: I mark this from no injury clause in the first burst (no injury clause in , pass 6).
    7. absent: No injury clause in the first burst satisfies the rubric here (no injury clause in , pass 7).
    8. absent: My pass treats no injury clause in the first burst as the cue (no injury clause in , pass 8).
    9. absent: I find no injury clause in the first burst and code accordingly (no injury clause in , pass 9).
    10. absent: Element turns on no injury clause in the first burst (no injury clause in , pass 10).
    11. absent: I count this because of no injury clause in the first burst (no injury clause in , pass 11).
    12. absent: The text gives no injury clause in the first burst (no injury clause in , pass 12).
    13. absent: I rely on no injury clause in the first burst (no injury clause in , pass 13).
    14. absent: Present or absent per no injury clause in the first burst (no injury clause in , pass 14).
    15. absent: I do not need more than no injury clause in the first burst (no injury clause in , pass 15).
    16. absent: Coding follows no injury clause in the first burst (no injury clause in , pass 16).
    17. absent: I note no injury clause in the first burst as the tell (no injury clause in , pass 17).
    18. absent: This pass keys off no injury clause in the first burst (no injury clause in , pass 18).
    19. absent: I take no injury clause in the first burst as sufficient (no injury clause in , pass 19).
    20. absent: The body states no injury clause in the first burst (no injury clause in , pass 20).
    21. absent: I judge from no injury clause in the first burst (no injury clause in , pass 21).
    22. absent: No injury clause in the first burst is the evidence I use (no injury clause in , pass 22).
    23. absent: I apply the rubric to no injury clause in the first burst (no injury clause in , pass 23).
    24. absent: My reason is no injury clause in the first burst (no injury clause in , pass 24).
    25. absent: I close on no injury clause in the first burst (no injury clause in , pass 25).

Coded by SuperGrok Heavy 4.5

Systematic AI judgments with visible reasoning, not human-validated codings.

About this analysis
Context

Background

University of Idaho posts Vandal Alert products on @uidaho.
Analysis

Key Findings

High wind warning Moscow/Pullman starting about 5 p.m. PST March 11, 2026.
Outcome
Take-precautions product. Official double space after Vandal Alert: preserved. Photo not transcribed.
Provenance

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Campus Alert Archive. "University of Idaho: High wind warning for Moscow and Pullman." Incident of March 11, 2026. Added August 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/university-of-idaho-moscow-pullman-high-wind-2026-03-11/

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