Alertes en vigueurEast Marshall

What: For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Where: In Minnesota, East Marshall, Kittson, Pennington, Red Lake, Roseau, West Marshall, and West Polk Counties. In North Dakota, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, and Pembina Counties.
When: Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero in open country. If you encounter heavy blowing dust or dirt on the roadway, be prepared for sudden drop in visibility, possibly to near zero. If you find yourself unable to drive out near zero visibility, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park until visibility improves. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

What: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for coarse particle pollution from blowing dust. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category.
Where: West central and northwest Minnesota.
When: Until 9 PM CDT Friday.
Impacts: Some members of the general public may experience health effects. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects.
Additional Details: Gusty winds to 60 mph will create areas of blowing dust across western Minnesota. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is forecasted to remain in the Red/Unhealthy for All category through Friday evening.

Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk. Blowing dust/coarse particle pollution may reduce visibility. Consult local National Weather Service products for information regarding visibility restrictions. The health impacts of coarse particle pollution can be reduced by utilizing a face covering or mask. Consider utilizing a mask if you plan to be outdoors during the alert period. Keep windows closed during the alert period to protect indoor air quality.

What: For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Where: In Minnesota, East Marshall, Kittson, Pennington, Red Lake, Roseau, West Marshall, and West Polk Counties. In North Dakota, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, and Pembina Counties.
When: Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero in open country. If you encounter heavy blowing dust or dirt on the roadway, be prepared for sudden drop in visibility, possibly to near zero. If you find yourself unable to drive out near zero visibility, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park until visibility improves. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.