blowing dust advisory
Definition
A weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service when widespread or localized blowing dust, driven by strong winds, is expected to reduce visibility to one mile or less, but greater than one-quarter mile.
An alert for hazardous driving conditions caused by dust storms, urging caution for travelers in arid regions.
Examples
The blowing dust advisory caught everyone off guard, turning the commute into a gritty game of vehicular hide-and-seek.
Under the blowing dust advisory, I swapped my sunglasses for a full-face snorkel mask—just in case.
Meteorologists issued a blowing dust advisory, proving Mother Nature's talent for spontaneous desert raves.
With the blowing dust advisory in place, the local news advised stocking up on wet wipes and patience.