Headline:
Dust Advisory issued April 21 at 10:01PM PDT until April 22 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 10:01pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Elko Nevada has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
White Pine County in northeastern Nevada...
Eastern Elko County in northeastern Nevada...
* Until midnight PDT.
* At 957 PM PDT, a dust channel was near Cherry Creek, moving north
at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Less than two miles visibility with strong wind in excess
of 50 mph.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
* Travelers on US-93, US-93 ALT, US-50, US-6, NV-233, NV-487 and I-
80 may encounter reduced visibility due to blowing dust caused by
strong southerly winds. Please us caution if traveling this
evening.
Locations impacted include...
West Wendover, Ely, Wells, McGill, Schellbourne, Preston, Cherry
Creek, Ruby Lake, Jackpot, Great Basin National Park, Currie, Baker,
Pequop Summit, Lages Junction, Ruby Valley, Ely Airport, Montello,
Oasis, Shoshone, and Contact.
Instruction:
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!
To report severe weather, contact the National Weather Service, or
your nearest law enforcement agency, who will relay your report to
the National Weather Service office in Elko Nevada.
Area Description:
Elko, NV; White Pine, NV
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: