Dust Storm Warning for Northeastern Adams County, WA
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NWS Spokane has issued a Dust Storm Warning for Northeastern Adams County until 4:00 PM PDT due to dangerous visibility and wind conditions.
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- Record type
- Dust Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Washington
- Issued
- September 25, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Spokane WA
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Alert Details
NWS Spokane WA issued a Dust Storm Warning for Northeastern Adams County in eastern Washington. The alert is effective from September 25 at 3:17 PM PDT until September 25 at 4:00 PM PDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Northeastern Adams County, including the locations of Ritzville, Ralston, Marengo, and Paha. It impacts Interstate 90 in Washington between mile markers 221 and 240, and U.S. Highway 395 in Washington between mile markers 85 and 96.
What You Should Do
Dust storms lead to dangerous driving conditions with visibility reduced to near zero. If driving, avoid dust storms if possible. If caught in one, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your foot off the brake. Motorists should not drive into a dust storm. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!
Expected Conditions
At 3:16 PM PDT, a dust channel was 11 miles northeast of Ritzville, or 33 miles southwest of Cheney, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard includes less than a quarter mile visibility with strong wind in excess of 40 mph.
Timeline
The Dust Storm Warning is in effect from September 25 at 3:17 PM PDT until September 25 at 4:00 PM PDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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