Blowing Dust Warning for Greeley
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What is happening
What: Widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. Impacts: Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Where: Greeley County. When: Until 7 PM MDT this evening.
What the bulletin says to do
Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related problems, especially with children, elderly or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. * WHERE...Greeley County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Law enforcement has reported an area of blowing dust moving in from the Colorado border. Be prepared for wind gusts to 50 mph and rapidly changing visibilities.
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Blowing Dust Warning issued September 4 at 5:18PM MDT until September 4 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Goodland KS. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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