BLOWING DUST ADVISORY FOR: Upper Snake River Plain ...Wind advisory now in effect from 10 am this morning to 6 pm mdt this evening... ...Blowing dust advisory in effect from noon today to 6 pm mdt this evening... The national weather service in pocatello has issued a blowing dust advisory...Which is in effect from noon today to 6 pm mdt this evening. * Timing...Winds increasing thursday morning to advisory levels by around 10 am and continuing through 6 pm mdt. * Winds...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph. * Visibility...Visibility could quickly go from unlimited to near zero in blowing dust from agricultural fields bordering highways. This is especially true from idaho falls northward to the town of roberts. * Locations include...The inl laboratory complex...The arco desert...And the interstate 15 and u s route 20 corridors from idaho falls north to roberts. * Impacts...The blowing dust could lead to temporary highway closures for reduced visibility. Strong gusty cross winds may make driving difficult for high profile vehicles. Winds of this strength can bring down tree limbs and power lines. A wind advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...Especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. A blowing dust advisory means that blowing dust will restrict visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 09:45:14 +0000