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...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind
Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 90 mph.
* WHERE...Central Laramie County, Central Laramie Range and
Southwest Platte County, South Laramie Range, and South Laramie
Range Foothills.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM MDT this evening.
For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT Saturday Night.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to
light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and
tractor trailers.
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'.
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:
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; South Laramie Range; South Laramie Range Foothills; Central Laramie County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: