BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The National Weather Service issued a blowing dust advisory for Kern County Thursday morning.

The advisory was issued at 9:47 a.m. Nov. 13 and is in effect until 1 p.m.

It affects Bakersfield, Delano, Wasco, Shafter, southeast San Joaquin Valley and south end of the San Joaquin valley.

According to the advisory, visibility is between 1/4 and 1 mile in blowing dust. Reduced visibility is causing hazardous driving conditions.

1 injured after hit and run in East Bakersfield

Officials advised people with respiratory problems to stay indoors until the dust storm passes.

A sudden drop in visibility to near zero is also possible, the advisory said.

If you encounter blowing dust or sand on the roadway while driving, pull off the road as far as possible and park before turning the lights all the way off and keeping your foot off the brake pedal, the advisory said.

“Remember, ‘Pull Aside, Stay Alive,’” the advisory said.

The California Highway Patrol also gave some tips for drivers:

Hold onto the steering wheel firmly

Turn your lights on, but don’t drive with your brights on — use low-beam lights

Keep extra space between you and the surrounding vehicles

Don’t make sudden movements and don’t stop suddenly

Be aware of debris in roadways, such as powerlines and trees

Don’t try to drive quickly through areas with low to no visibility

Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KGET 17 News.