Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued May 14 at 6:46PM CDT until May 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 4:46pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory,
southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Ramsey, and Towner Counties.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this
evening. For the Wind Advisory, second Wind Advisory, and third
Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT Friday.
* 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. 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'.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Towner; Cavalier; Benson; Ramsey
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov