Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued October 10 at 2:48PM PDT until October 10 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 2:48pm
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and three miles in blowing
dust.
* WHERE...Northern Lander and Northern Eureka, Northern Elko, and
Humboldt Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
This includes I-80 from Battle Mountain west to Golconda.
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:
Humboldt County; Northern Elko County; Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov