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Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission
Thursday February 29th, 2024 :: 04:09 p.m. MST

Advisory

Blowing Dust Advisory until 08:00PM Thursday

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected.

* WHERE...Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County and Southwest Elko County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST Friday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN LANDER COUNTY AND NORTHERN EUREKA COUNTY ... SOUTHWEST ELKO COUNTY

Instructions:

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Address/Location
Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission
1935 Fire Lane
Owyhee, NV 89832

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 775-757-2473

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory

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