Headline:
Dust Storm Warning issued June 9 at 5:32PM CDT until June 9 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Dust Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 3:32pm
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 530 PM CDT, a wall of dust was along a line extending from 11
miles north of Rexford to 5 miles north of McDonald, moving northeast
at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Near zero visibility with damaging wind in excess of 60
mph.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. At 528 PM CDT zero visibility
was reported due to dust along Highway 36 near mile
marker 41.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel along Highway 25, 27,
and 36.
This dust channel will be near...
Atwood and Ludell around 535 PM CDT.
Herndon around 545 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this dust channel include Wheeler,
Blakeman, and Beardsley.
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 wall of
dust. Keep updated with this quickly evolving situation.
Area Description:
Cheyenne, KS; Decatur, KS; Rawlins, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov