Dust Advisory for Humboldt, NV; Lander, NV
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At 816 PM PDT, a dust channel was 16 miles southwest of Crescent Valley, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Less than two miles visibility with strong wind in excess of 30 mph. SOURCE...Doppler radar. IMPACT...Hazardous travel. Dust is moving over state route 305 and is heading towards Battle Mountain and I-80....
What the bulletin says to do
Blowing dust can be unhealthy and has been known to lead to Valley Fever. Avoid outdoor exposure. 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.
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At 816 PM PDT, a dust channel was 16 miles southwest of Crescent Valley, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Less than two miles visibility with strong wind in excess of 30 mph. SOURCE...Doppler radar. IMPACT...Hazardous travel. Dust is moving over state route 305 and is heading towards Battle Mountain and I-80. Locations impacted include... Battle Mountain, Phoenix Mine, and Antelope Valley.
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Dust Advisory issued August 27 at 8:17PM PDT until August 27 at 8:30PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
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Dust Advisory issued August 27 at 7:36PM PDT until August 27 at 8:30PM 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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