Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 12 at 5:25PM MDT until March 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 4:25pm
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected
and reduced visibility in blowing dust.
* WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes
County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County,
Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening.
For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust could lead to reduced
visibility. The strong winds will lead to fire weather concerns
and control problems if fires do start.
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'.
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.
Area Description:
Dawes; Box Butte; Scotts Bluff; Banner; Morrill; Kimball; Cheyenne; North Sioux; South Sioux
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: