Active AlertsMoses Lake Area

What: Patchy to localized areas of blowing dust expected, with visibility dropping to between one-quarter and one mile at times. Southwest to west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph.
Where: Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, and Moses Lake.
When: From noon today to 7 PM PDT this evening.
Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.

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. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.