Headline:
Dust Advisory issued May 25 at 10:10PM PDT until May 25 at 11:15PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 10:10pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Northeastern Whitman County in eastern Washington...
* Until 1115 PM PDT.
* At 1008 PM PDT, a trained spotter reported localized blowing dust
around Oakesdale. Localized visibility was between 1/4 and 1/2
mile in spots.
HAZARD...Less than one half mile visibility with strong wind in
excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Trained spotter.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
* This includes U.S. Highway 195 in Washington between mile markers
53 and 62.
Locations impacted include...
Oakesdale, Belmont, Thornton, and Pine City.
Instruction:
Blowing dust brings reduced visibility, leading to dangerous driving
conditions. If driving, avoid blowing dust if possible. If caught in
dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep
your foot off the brake.
Area Description:
Whitman, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov