Headline:
Dust Advisory issued April 21 at 2:23PM PDT until April 21 at 4:15PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 2:23pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Elko Nevada has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
South central Nye County in south central Nevada...
* Until 415 PM PDT.
* At 220 PM PDT, a dust channel was 26 miles west of Blue Eagle
Ranch.
HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong wind in excess
of 50 mph.
SOURCE...Satellite.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
* Satellite imagery indicates dust is currently impacting US
Highway 6. Use caution if travelling.
Locations impacted include...
Lunar Crater.
Instruction:
Blowing dust brings reduced visibility, leading to dangerous driving
conditions. If driving, avoid blowing dust if possible. If caught in
dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep
your foot off the brake.
Area Description:
Nye, NV
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov