Headline:
Dust Advisory issued September 17 at 5:11PM MDT until September 17 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 4:11pm
Expires:
September 17, 2024 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 510 PM MDT, a wall of dust was along a line extending from 7 miles
south of Seibert to 18 miles south of Vona to 8 miles northeast of
Kit Carson, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Less than one half mile visibility with strong wind in
excess of 50 mph.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 390 and 449.
Highway 385 between mile markers 137 and 206, and near mile marker
211.
Locations impacted include...
Burlington, Cheyenne Wells, Stratton, Flagler, Seibert, Bethune, and
Kit Carson.
Instruction:
Blowing dust can be unhealthy and has been known to lead to Valley
Fever. Avoid outdoor exposure.
Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. PULL ASIDE
STAY ALIVE!
Area Description:
Cheyenne, CO; Kit Carson, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS