A dust storm is moving through the Inland Northwest

UPDATED: 6:35 P.M.

A blowing dust advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday evening around 5:22 p.m.

The warning is in effect until 11 p.m. for the Palouse-Moses Lake, Columbia Basin-Spokane and Waterville Plateau areas.

Drivers should exercise caution on the roads and expect one-quarter to one mile of difficult visibility.

If you are on the road and unable to see because of dust, pull over and put your car in park until the dust clears.

People in the warning areas should also expect gusty winds that could blow around large objects, including tree limbs.

Pay attention to your surroundings and stay inside if possible.

ORIGINAL: AS OF 4:53 P.M.

An emergency alert was issued for a dust storm moving through the Inland Northwest on Wednesday evening.

The National Weather Service issued the alert around 4:30 p.m. on September 25.

Around 4:48 p.m., the emergency alert was canceled.

During a dust storm, drivers should use caution and be prepared for low visibility on the roads.

The NWS said if dust moves onto the roads while you are driving and you are unable to see, pull over and put your car into park.

They also advise people with respiratory sensitivity to take precautions and stay inside if possible.

This is a developing story.

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