Headline:
Dust Storm Warning issued May 17 at 3:15PM PDT until May 17 at 3:45PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event:
Dust Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 314 PM PDT, a dust channel was over Lida, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Near zero visibility with damaging wind in excess of 60
mph.
SOURCE...Detected by satellite imagery.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
Locations impacted include...
Highway 266, Lida and Gold Point.
Instruction:
Motorists should not drive into a dust storm. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!
Area Description:
Esmeralda, NV
Forcast Office:
NWS Las Vegas NV
Sender: