Dust storms blowing through the Columbia Basin
There will be a dust storm advisory throughout the Columbia Basin Friday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. which may cause reduced visibility for drivers, according to the U.S. National Weather Service Spokane. Last Sunday, there was a dust storm which caused a six-vehicle collision according to the Washington State Patrol.
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A map of where the wind gusts are expected Friday afternoon. Wind is likely to pick up dust and cause limited visibility for drivers.
MOSES LAKE — The National Weather Service’s Spokane office released a blowing dust advisory for 2 to 7 p.m. Friday for the Columbia Basin. The storm is the result of a cold front on the Gulf of Alaska, according to NWS meteorologist Steve Bodnar.
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