Headline:
Blowing Dust Warning issued April 11 at 5:34PM MDT until April 11 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Blowing Dust Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 11, 2026 - 4:34pm
Expires:
April 11, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Widespread blowing dust and localized brown out conditions.
* WHERE...Cheyenne CO and Kit Carson Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 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...Less than one mile visibility in blowing dust
was reported in Vona by an off duty NWS employee. Be aware for
reductions of visibility if traveling on Interstate 70 across Kit
Carson county.
Instruction:
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'.
Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians
advice for dealing with high levels of dust in the air.
Roads may close due to hazardous driving conditions in blowing dust.
Traveling in blowing dust is very dangerous, do not attempt to go
around barricades.
Area Description:
Kit Carson County; Cheyenne County
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender: