Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Elko County, Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range, South Central Elko County, and Southeastern Elko County Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM PST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN ELKO COUNTY ... SOUTHEASTERN ELKO COUNTY ... RUBY MOUNTAINS AND EAST HUMBOLDT RANGE ... SOUTH CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY

Instructions:

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. 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'. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.