Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 12 at 5:25PM MDT until March 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 4:25pm
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected
and reduced visibility in blowing dust.
* WHERE...East Platte County.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening.
For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT Saturday Night.
* IMPACTS...There will be a high risk for vehicle blow overs,
particularly along north to south oriented roadways.
* 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. This will be a long
duration wind event lasting Saturday night. Occasional lulls or
breaks are possible through this period.
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:
East Platte County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: