Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued May 14 at 10:35AM MDT until May 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 9:35am
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 5:45pm
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 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.
* WHERE...Daniels, Dawson, Eastern Roosevelt, McCone, Richland,
Sheridan, and Western Roosevelt Counties.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM MDT this evening.
For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread
power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
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
dirt 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'.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Area Description:
Daniels; Sheridan; Western Roosevelt; McCone; Richland; Dawson; Eastern Roosevelt
Forcast Office:
NWS Glasgow MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov