Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued May 15 at 5:46PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 3:46pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with
localized and sporadic gusts up to 60 mph under rain showers. For
the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one
mile in blowing dust.
* WHERE...Cavalier, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, and Western Walsh
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility
from blowing dust and dirt. Tree limbs could be blown down and a
few power outages may result. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very gusty winds under rain showers may
create locally heavy blowing dust or dirt, creating near zero
visibility.
Instruction:
Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero in open
country from blowing dust or dirt.
If you encounter heavy blowing dust or dirt on the roadway, be
prepared for sudden drop in visibility, possibly to near zero. If
you find yourself unable to drive out near zero visibility, pull off
the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park until
visibility improves. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot
off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes.
Area Description:
Towner; Cavalier; Ramsey; Nelson; Western Walsh County
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender: