Headline:
Wind Advisory issued September 25 at 3:31PM PDT until September 25 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 3:31pm
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory,
southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Oakesdale, Pullman, Tekoa, Davenport, Downtown Spokane,
Fairfield, Airway Heights, Rockford, Cheney, Uniontown, La Crosse,
Colfax, Spokane Valley, and Rosalia.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM PDT this evening.
For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this evening.
* 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:
Washington Palouse; Spokane Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov