Headline:
Dust Storm Warning issued June 9 at 4:50PM CDT until June 9 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Dust Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 2:50pm
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a
* Dust Storm Warning for...
Thomas County in northwestern Kansas...
* Until 545 PM CDT.
* At 450 PM CDT, a dust channel was over Levant, moving northeast at
50 mph.
HAZARD...Near zero visibility with damaging wind in excess of 60
mph.
SOURCE...Law enforcement. At 447 PM CDT brownout conditions
reported along I-70 between mile markers 36 and 40.
Another wall of dust was approaching at the time of
report.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
*
This includes Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 36 and 67.
This dust channel will be near...
Colby around 455 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this dust channel include Mingo and
Halford.
Instruction:
Dust storms are unhealthy and have been known to lead to Valley
Fever. Avoid outdoor exposure.
Motorists should not drive into a dust storm. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!
Strong to severe thunderstorms are also possible behind this dust
channel. Keep updated with this quickly evolving situation.
Area Description:
Thomas, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov