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The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a * Dust Advisory for... Western Latah County in the Panhandle of Idaho... Northwestern Nez Perce County in north central Idaho... Southwestern Benewah County in the Panhandle of Idaho... Garfield County in southeastern Washington... Whitman County in eastern Washington... Northwestern Asotin County in southeastern Washington... Southeastern Spokane County in northeastern Washington... * Until 645 PM PDT. * At 603 PM PDT, a wall of dust was along a line extending from 18 miles south of Cheney to near Colfax to 8 miles west of Pullman to 9 miles east of Pomeroy to 12 miles southeast of Turner, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Less than three miles visibility. SOURCE...Satellite. IMPACT...Hazardous travel. * This includes the following highways... U.S. Highway 95 in Idaho between mile markers 313 and 368, and between mile markers 382 and 387. U.S. Highway 12 in Idaho between mile markers 0 and 3. U.S. Highway 12 in Washington between mile markers 389 and 434. U.S. Highway 195 in Washington between mile markers 1 and 69. Locations impacted include... Lewiston, Pullman, Moscow, Clarkston, Colfax, Pomeroy, Genesee, Potlatch, Clarkston Heights-Vineland, West Clarkston-Highland, Palouse, Tekoa, Garfield, Albion, Rosalia, St. John, Oakesdale, Colton, Uniontown, and Endicott.

Strong winds across the Lower Columbia Basin into the foothills of the WA Blues has resulted in localized reduced visibilities to as low as 2-3 miles. Impacts from blowing dust are expected to continue through the late afternoon hours as breezy to gutsy winds sweep across the area.

Strong winds across the Lower Columbia Basin has resulted in localized reduced visibilities to as low as 2-3 miles. Impacts from blowing dust are expected to continue through the late afternoon hours as breezy to gutsy winds sweep across the area.

Strong winds across the Lower Columbia Basin has resulted in localized reduced visibilites to as low as 2-3 miles. Impacts from blowing dust are expected to continue through the late afternoon hours as breezy to gutsy winds sweep across the area.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, North Central Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, North Central Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...West/Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Wenatchee, Number 2 Canyon, Lapwai, Entiat, Badger Mountain Road, Pangborn Airport, Lewiston, Moses Lake, Gifford, Waterville, Mansfield, Othello, Number 1 Canyon, Chelan, Ephrata, Peck, Alpowa Summit, Quincy, Clarkston, Lewiston Grade, Pomeroy, Culdesac, and Cashmere. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures of 95 to 100 expected. Record high temperatures possible. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Oregon Lower Treasure Valley. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 7 PM MDT /6 PM PDT/ this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ this evening to 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and produce areas of blowing dust. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures of 95 to 100 expected. Record high temperatures possible. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Oregon Lower Treasure Valley. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 7 PM MDT /6 PM PDT/ this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ this evening to 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and produce areas of blowing dust. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 97. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and northeast and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT /6 PM PDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected late in the afternoon through the evening.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected in the vicinity of Hanford.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, North Central Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected late in the afternoon through the evening.

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, North Central Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected late in the afternoon through the evening.