Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued May 25 at 4:44PM PDT until May 25 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 4:44pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory,
west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, areas northeast of Summer
Lake, including parts of Highway 20 in northeast Lake County. For
the Wind Advisory, Central and Eastern Lake County, including the
communities of Fort Rock, Silver Lake, Summer Lake, Paisley,
Valley Falls, Lakeview, and Adel. Parts of highways 31, 395, and
140 may be affected.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power
outages may result.
Instruction:
Visibilities to near zero is possible. 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.
Secure light outdoor objects like tents or empty trash bins.
Area Description:
Central and Eastern Lake County
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov