Headline:
Dust Advisory issued August 27 at 7:03PM PDT until August 27 at 7:30PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 7:03pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Elko Nevada has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Central Lander County in north central Nevada...
* Until 730 PM PDT.
* At 701 PM PDT, a dust channel was 34 miles southwest of Battle
Mountain, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Less than two miles visibility.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
* State Route 305.
This dust channel will remain over mainly rural areas of central
Lander County over state route 305 between Austin and Battle
Mountain.
Instruction:
Blowing dust can be unhealthy and has been known to lead to Valley
Fever. Avoid outdoor exposure.
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:
Lander, NV
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov