Headline:
Dust Advisory issued September 17 at 6:07PM MDT until September 17 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 5:07pm
Expires:
September 17, 2024 - 6:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Wichita County in west central Kansas...
Wallace County in west central Kansas...
Logan County in west central Kansas...
Greeley County in west central Kansas...
* Until 700 PM MDT/800 PM CDT/.
* At 607 PM MDT/707 PM CDT/, a dust channel was 8 miles north of
Weskan, or 9 miles northwest of Sharon Springs, moving east at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong wind in excess
of 55 mph.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
Locations impacted include...
Oakley, Leoti, Sharon Springs, Tribune, Weskan, Winona, and Monument.
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:
Greeley, KS; Logan, KS; Wallace, KS; Wichita, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS