A dust storm of immense proportions is affecting areas to the north and northeast of Honey Lake this afternoon as high winds buffet the valley, sending clouds of alkali dust into the air.
The dust, which began rising from the desiccated lakebed this morning, is visible from all parts of the valley prompting wildfire fears by residents. The column of dust extends from the south side of Honey Lake, along Highway 395, to Ravendale and the Madeline Plains.
The National Weather Service is expecting gusts up to 40 mph this afternoon before the wind tapers off this evening.
