Headline:
Dust Advisory issued October 4 at 3:18PM PDT until October 4 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 4, 2024 - 3:18pm
Expires:
October 4, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Southwestern Latah County in the Panhandle of Idaho...
Northwestern Nez Perce County in north central Idaho...
East central Garfield County in southeastern Washington...
Southeastern Whitman County in eastern Washington...
Northeastern Asotin County in southeastern Washington...
* Until 400 PM PDT.
* At 315 PM PDT, areas of blowing dust have been detected on cams
through the Lewiston and Pullman area, moving east at 20 mph.
Areas of light rain with the front may reduce dust.
HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility. Localized reduced
visibility to a half mile is possible.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
* This includes the following highways...
U.S. Highway 95 in Idaho between mile markers 293 and 349.
U.S. Highway 12 in Idaho between mile markers 0 and 19.
U.S. Highway 12 in Washington between mile markers 420 and 434.
U.S. Highway 195 in Washington between mile markers 0 and 23.
Locations impacted include...
Lewiston, Pullman, Moscow, Clarkston, Lapwai, Genesee, Troy,
Juliaetta, Clarkston Heights-Vineland, West Clarkston-Highland,
Asotin, Colton, Uniontown, Spalding, Joel, Clarkston Heights, and
Jerry.
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:
Latah, ID; Nez Perce, ID; Asotin, WA; Garfield, WA; Whitman, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA