Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued September 21 at 2:42PM PDT until September 21 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 2:42pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.
* WHERE...Southern Lander and Southern Eureka and Northwestern Nye
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Instruction:
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. 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:
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County; Northwestern Nye County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov