Dust storm
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Issued by Environment Canada
⏳ In force until Sun 18 Oct, 01:37 📍 Lacombe Co. near Lacombe Blackfalds and Bentley; Lacombe Co. near Clive Alix and Mirror; Camrose Co. near Bashaw and Me… (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
Poor visibility in blowing dust is expected. Strong winds gusting to 100 km/h are producing near zero visibility at times in blowing dust. Conditions will improve later this afternoon. ### Travel will likely be hazardous in some locations. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, se…
📡 CAP alert details
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
Eventdust storm
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaLacombe Co. near Lacombe Blackfalds and Bentley; Lacombe Co. near Clive Alix and Mirror; Camrose Co. near Bashaw and Meeting Creek; Ponoka Co. near Ponoka and Maskwacis
Issuing authorityEnvironment Canada
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-17T20:07:24-00:00
Effective2026-10-17T20:06:05-00:00
Onset2026-10-17T20:05:00-00:00
Expires2026-10-17T22:37:05-00:00
📋 Official instructions
Be prepared for areas of near-zero visibility and allow extra time to reach your destination.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.1048912513.2026
Message typeUpdate
Sendercap-pac@canada.ca
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.0168919876.2026
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Be prepared for areas of near-zero visibility and allow extra time to reach your destination.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- Poor visibility in blowing dust is expected.
- Strong winds gusting to 100 km/h are producing near zero visibility at times in blowing dust.
- Conditions will improve later this afternoon.
- ### Travel will likely be hazardous in some locations.
- Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.
- Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
- To report severe weather, se…
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