Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 12 at 12:48PM MDT until March 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 11:48am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected.
* WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes
County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County,
Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM MDT this evening.
For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust could lead to reduced
visibility. The strong winds will lead to fire weather concerns
and control problems if fires do start.
Instruction:
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.
Area Description:
Dawes; Box Butte; Scotts Bluff; Banner; Morrill; Kimball; Cheyenne; North Sioux; South Sioux
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: