Dust Storm Warning Issued for Grant County, Washington; Near Zero Visibility on I-90
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Dust Storm Warning is in effect for west central Grant County until 4:30 PM PDT, with winds over 50 mph and life-threatening travel conditions on Interstate 90.
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- Record type
- Dust Storm Warning
- Affected area
- North Central Washington
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Spokane WA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Central Washington.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Dust Storm Warning for west central Grant County in north central Washington. This alert is classified as a severe threat with likely certainty, indicating an imminent hazard to life and property.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers west central Grant County. Impacted locations include Interstate 90 in Washington between mile markers 152 and 173, specifically the stretch between George and Moses Lake. At 2:23 PM PDT, a dust channel was identified 15 miles west-southwest of Moses Lake, moving northeast across the interstate.
What You Should Do
Motorists are advised not to drive into a dust storm. The National Weather Service advises: "PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!" If visibility drops, drivers should:
- Pull far off the road and put the vehicle in park.
- Turn the lights off.
- Keep your foot off the brake.
Infants, the elderly, and those with respiratory issues are urged to take precautions due to the blowing dust.
Expected Conditions
According to the Department of Transportation, hazards include near zero visibility with strong winds in excess of 50 mph. These conditions are resulting in dangerous, life-threatening travel. The dust channel is expected to remain over mainly rural areas of west central Grant County.
Timeline
The Dust Storm Warning is effective immediately as of 2:26 PM PDT on March 8, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 4:30 PM PDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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