Headline:
Blowing Dust Warning issued September 18 at 7:22PM CDT until September 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Blowing Dust Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 5:22pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions.
* WHERE...Rawlins and Thomas Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will
be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may
cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A 6:40 PM CT, less than 1 mile visibility was
reported north of Bird City.
Instruction:
Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is encouraged
that you take preventative measures such as staying indoors or
wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust
concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung
activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related
problems, especially with children, elderly or those with
pre-existing respiratory conditions.
Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.
Area Description:
Rawlins; Thomas
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov