Video shows powerful dust storm creating blizzard-like conditions on western North Dakota highway
A High Wind Warning for gusts between 40 and 70 mph was in effect and a Blowing Dust Advisory was upgraded to a Blowing Dust Warning just after 2 p.m.
Powerful dust storm covers North Dakota Highway
Highway 85 in Williams County, North Dakota was shrouded in dust on Thursday. The blizzard-like conditions caused vehicle accidents prompting calls to North Dakota Highway Patrol, who reported "low to no visibility" on the scene.
WILLISTON, N.D. — A major dust storm created blizzard-like conditions in western North Dakota Thursday afternoon, reducing visibility to near-zero and causing several crashes on local highways.
Video from the North Dakota Highway Patrol showed a wall of dust that made it nearly impossible to see.
Troopers responded to a crash involving tanker trailers on Highway 85 in Williams County around 1:30 p.m. local time. Police said the driver was saved by their seatbelt.
A pickup towing a trailer rolled over on Highway 83 south of Minot during the dust storm. Similar conditions were seen on Highway 28, north of Berthold and on Highway 40, south of Tioga.
Blizzard-like dust storm reduces visibility on North Dakota highway
A High Wind Warning and a Blowing Dust Advisory were in place for Williams County, North Dakota on Thursday when a powerful dust storm swept through the area. The blizzard-like conditions greatly reduced visibility on Highway 85 ahead of the advisory being upgraded to a Blowing Dust Warning.
A High Wind Warning for gusts between 40 and 70 mph was in effect and a Blowing Dust Advisory was upgraded to a Blowing Dust Warning just after 2 p.m.
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An area of low pressure in Canada pumped strong wind gusts across the Northern Plains Thursday and also fueled a Fire Weather Warning.
A Blowing Dust Advisory remains in effect for North Dakota Friday and police are asking drivers with high-profile vehicles to avoid peak winds.