Headline:
Dust Advisory issued August 27 at 7:36PM PDT until August 27 at 8:30PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 7:36pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Elko Nevada has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Southeastern Humboldt County in northwestern Nevada...
Central Lander County in north central Nevada...
* Until 830 PM PDT.
* At 736 PM PDT, a dust channel was 37 miles north of New Pass
Summit, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Less than two miles visibility.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
* Dust is moving over state route 305 and is heading towards Battle
Mountain and I-80.
Locations impacted include...
Battle Mountain, Phoenix Mine, and Antelope Valley.
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:
Humboldt, NV; Lander, NV
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov