Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued May 15 at 4:08PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 2:08pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory,
west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, East Marshall, Kittson, Pennington, Red
Lake, Roseau, West Marshall, and West Polk Counties. In North
Dakota, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, and Pembina Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could
be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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 in open country.
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.
Area Description:
West Polk; Kittson; Roseau; West Marshall; East Marshall; Pennington; Red Lake; Pembina; Eastern Walsh County; Grand Forks
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov