Blowing dust could reduce visibility
By Paul Hall on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 in Northeastern Oregon News Northeastern Oregon Top Stories
EASTERN OREGON – The National Weather Service has issued a Blowing Dust Advisory for Tuesday. You are cautioned to be prepared for limited visibility and watch for areas of blowing dust that could be extremely hazardous while driving. Blowing dust will occur over the Washington Lower Columbia Basin and the Blue Mountain Foothills on Tuesday and Tuesday evening. Blowing Dust Advisory for these areas from 11 AM until 8 PM Tuesday.
Be prepared to slow down and pull off the roadway to avoid driving into a dust storm. Never stop on the road, but pull off as far as possible to the right side of the highway to avoid driving into a dust storm.
