Dust Advisory — Kootenai County, Idaho
The National Weather Service issues this alert when conditions in the area meet its criteria — check the details below for what to expect.
Current Status
⚠️ Active: Dust Advisory
Dust Advisory issued September 2 at 7:03PM PDT until September 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a * Dust Advisory for... Western Kootenai County in the Panhandle of Idaho... East central Lincoln County in eastern Washington... Spokane County in northeastern Washington... * Until 800 PM PDT. * At 702 PM PDT, a dust channel was over Spokane, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...One mile visibility or less with strong wind in excess of 30 mph. SOURCE...Doppler radar. IMPACT...Hazardous travel. * This includes the following highways... Interstate 90 in Washington between mile markers 253 and 299. Interstate 90 in Idaho between mile markers 0 and 23. U.S. Highway 95 in Idaho between mile markers 407 and 438. U.S. Highway 195 in Washington between mile markers 68 and 95. U.S. Highway 395 in Washington between mile markers 165 and 183. Locations impacted include... Spokane, Spokane Valley, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Cheney, Rathdrum, Dalton Gardens, Liberty Lake, Airway Heights, Medical Lake, Nine Mile Falls, Deer Park,
Effective September 2, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET · Expires September 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Dust Advisory
Severity
moderate
Issued By
NWS Spokane WA
Expires
September 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Last Checked
9 days ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Blowing dust brings reduced visibility, leading to dangerous driving conditions. If driving, avoid blowing dust if possible. If caught in dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your foot off the brake.
Also In Effect For
This same Dust Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Dust Advisory mean for Kootenai County, Idaho?
The National Weather Service issues this alert when conditions in the area meet its criteria — check the details below for what to expect.
Is this Dust Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (9 days ago). It's set to expire September 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Dust Advisory alerts for Kootenai County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Dust Advisory is also in effect for Lincoln County, Spokane County.