Dust Storm Causes Road Closures in Ritzville, Washington
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What happened
A dust storm caused zero visibility in the Ritzville area, leading to multiple crashes and prompting the National Weather Service to issue advisories regarding the situation. Due to the poor visibility and the crashes, I-90 through Ritzville is closed in both directions. Additionally, Highway 261 is closed between milepost 59 near Harder Road and the I-90 junction in Ritzville.
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Why it matters
The closures are in place until further notice, impacting through traffic in the region. The advisories were expanded into the upper Columbia Basin, and the situation is causing disruptions to local logistics and commerce in Spokane County.
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Who's involved
- National Weather ServiceU.S. forecasting agency issuing advisories on the weather event.
- RitzvilleSmall city in Adams County, Washington, affected by the severe weather event.
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The entities involved
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National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Ritzville
small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA
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