North Dakota Blowing Dust Advisory | Effective 05/14/2026 10:44

Headline: 
Blowing Dust Advisory issued May 14 at 12:44PM CDT until May 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event: 
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 14, 2026 - 10:44am
Expires: 
May 14, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility frequently under a mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...A portion of south central North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility and strong winds. Things left unsecured outside will be blown around.
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 at times. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description: 
Mercer; Oliver; Grant; Western McLean; Eastern McLean; Western Morton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov