Headline:
Dust Advisory issued October 28 at 8:53PM PDT until October 28 at 10:45PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 28, 2024 - 8:53pm
Expires:
October 28, 2024 - 10:45pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Northwestern Imperial County in southeastern California...
* Until 1045 PM PDT.
* At 850 PM PDT, a dust channel is still visible in satellite
imagery south of the Salton Sea, moving eastward and impacting the
northern Imperial Valley.
HAZARD...Less than two miles visibility with strong wind in excess
of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Satellite imagery.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
* This includes the following highways...
CA Route 78 between mile markers 5 and 33.
CA Route 111 between mile markers 19 and 50.
CA Route 86 between mile markers 17 and 57.
Locations impacted include...
Brawley, Salton City, Westmorland, Calipatria, Slab City, Niland,
Winona, Alamorio, and Wiest.
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.
Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. PULL ASIDE
STAY ALIVE!
Area Description:
Imperial, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ