Headline:
Dust Storm Warning issued June 9 at 5:12PM CDT until June 9 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Dust Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 3:12pm
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 511 PM CDT, a dust channel was 8 miles north of Colby, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Near zero visibility with damaging wind in excess of 60
mph.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. At 5 PM CDT visibility as low
as 100 yards was reported 3 miles east-southeast of
Levant.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel along Highway 25.
This dust channel will remain over mainly rural areas of northern
Thomas County.
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