Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued April 2 at 1:43PM CDT until April 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 11:43am
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory,
south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Dunklin, Clay, Greene, Craighead, Poinsett, Mississippi,
and Pemiscot.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening.
For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could
be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Instruction:
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust on the
roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible
and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and
keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Clay; Greene; Craighead; Poinsett; Mississippi; Dunklin; Pemiscot
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: