Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued April 7 at 4:50AM PDT until April 7 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 7, 2026 - 4:50am
Expires:
April 7, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Visibility down to between a quarter and one mile in
blowing dust.
* WHERE...Ephrata, Moses Lake and Warden.
* WHEN...Until noon PDT today.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest concentration of blowing dust will be
within the area of George, Ephrata, and Warden. This will include
the stretch of Interstate 90 between George and Moses Lake.
Instruction:
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility. 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'.
Area Description:
Moses Lake Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: