Headline:
Dust Storm Warning issued May 17 at 9:50PM PDT until May 17 at 10:45PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event:
Dust Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 9:50pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 947 PM PDT, a dust channel was near Newberry Springs, or 12 miles
east of Daggett, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Less than one quarter mile visibility with damaging wind
in excess of 60 mph.
SOURCE...Detected by satellite imagery.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
This includes the following roads...
Interstate 15 in California between mile markers 81 and 143.
Interstate 40 in California between mile markers 1 and 106.
Locations impacted include...
Barstow, Fort Irwin, Daggett, Baker, Mitchell Caverns, Cima, Kelso,
I-15 Between Victorville And Barstow, Newberry Springs, Mid Hills
Campground, Ludlow, Black Canyon Equestrian Campground, Afton Canyon
Campground, Hole In The Wall Campground, Essex, Owl Canyon
Campground, Hwy 247 Between Lucerne Valley And Barstow, Nebo Center,
and Lenwood.
Instruction:
Motorists should not drive into a dust storm. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!
Area Description:
San Bernardino, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Las Vegas NV
Sender: