Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 8 at 1:13PM MDT until March 8 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 12:13pm
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind
Warning, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.
* WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For
the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 4 PM MDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility
as a result of blowing dust. Travel could be dangerous, especially
for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds will blow down trees and
power lines. Power outages are expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for sudden reductions in
visibility along area roads due to blowing dust.
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 or blowing
sand 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'.
If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest
winds or finding an alternate route.
Area Description:
Cascade County below 5000ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: