Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued May 14 at 5:39PM MDT until May 15 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 4:39pm
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, reduced visibility will
continue at times this evening. For the High Wind Warning, west
winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Daniels, Dawson, Eastern Roosevelt, McCone, Richland,
Sheridan, and Western Roosevelt Counties.
* WHEN...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
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'.
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