Headline:
Blowing Dust Warning issued April 2 at 11:41AM CDT until April 2 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Blowing Dust Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2025 - 9:41am
Expires:
April 2, 2025 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust. For
the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50
mph.
* WHERE...Crittenden and Mississippi Counties.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 2 PM CDT this
afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will
be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. 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 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 outdoor objects.
Area Description:
Mississippi; Crittenden
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN