Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued May 12 at 1:59PM CDT until May 12 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 11:59am
Expires:
May 12, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Visibility between one half and 2 miles in areas of blowing
dust.
* WHERE...Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Martin, Watonwan, Redwood,
Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM CDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
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'.
Area Description:
Lac Qui Parle; Yellow Medicine; Redwood; Brown; Watonwan; Blue Earth; Martin; Faribault
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender: