Dust Advisory for Humboldt, NV
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The National Weather Service in Elko Nevada has issued a * Dust Advisory for... Southeastern Humboldt County in northwestern Nevada... * Until 800 PM PDT. * At 629 PM PDT, a dust channel was over Winnemucca, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Less than two miles visibility with strong wind in excess of 40 mph....
What the bulletin says to do
Blowing dust brings reduced visibility, leading to dangerous driving conditions. If driving, avoid blowing dust if possible. If caught in dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your foot off the brake. Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!
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The National Weather Service in Elko Nevada has issued a * Dust Advisory for... Southeastern Humboldt County in northwestern Nevada... * Until 800 PM PDT. * At 629 PM PDT, a dust channel was over Winnemucca, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Less than two miles visibility with strong wind in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Doppler radar. IMPACT...Hazardous travel. * Travelers along I-80, and US-95 will be affected by reduced visibility and strong winds. Locations impacted include... Winnemucca, Golconda, and Winnemucca Airport.
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Dust Advisory issued October 9 at 6:31PM PDT until October 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Elko NV. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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