Headline:
Dust Advisory issued October 9 at 6:31PM PDT until October 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 6:31pm
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Elko Nevada has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Southeastern Humboldt County in northwestern Nevada...
* Until 800 PM PDT.
* At 629 PM PDT, a dust channel was over Winnemucca, moving northeast
at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Less than two miles visibility with strong wind in excess
of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
* Travelers along I-80, and US-95 will be affected by reduced
visibility and strong winds.
Locations impacted include...
Winnemucca, Golconda, and Winnemucca Airport.
Instruction:
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.
Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. PULL ASIDE
STAY ALIVE!
Area Description:
Humboldt, NV
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov