Headline:
Dust Storm Warning issued April 23 at 3:12PM MDT until April 23 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Dust Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 2:12pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 307 PM MDT/407 PM CDT/, a wall of dust was along a line extending
from 8 miles north of Colby to 9 miles south of Levant to 10 miles
northeast of Wallace to 6 miles southwest of Sharon Springs to 11
miles southeast of Cheyenne Wells, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Less than one quarter mile visibility in blowing dust and
60 mph northwest wind gusts.
SOURCE...Public report of near zero visibility with blowing dust
in Sharon Springs at 305 PM MDT.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
This includes Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 37 and 75.
Locations impacted include...
Colby, Oakley, Sharon Springs, Levant, Weskan, Rexford, and Winona.
Instruction:
Dust storms are unhealthy and have been known to lead to Valley
Fever. Avoid outdoor exposure.
Motorists should not drive into a dust storm. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!
Area Description:
Logan, KS; Sherman, KS; Thomas, KS; Wallace, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender: