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Home Return to list Blowing Dust Warning 0014 Issued by the Goodland Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-09-18 18:25:00 609 WWUS73 KGLD 182324 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 624 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026 KSZ001-002-013-014-190100- /O.NEW.KGLD.DU.W.0014.260918T2324Z-260919T0100Z/ Cheyenne KS-Rawlins-Sherman-Thomas- Including the cities of Colby, Bird City, Atwood, Goodland, and St. Francis 624 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026 /524 PM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026/ ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. * WHERE...Cheyenne KS, Rawlins, Sherman, and Thomas Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT /7 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...Multiple reports of less than 1 mile visibility in blowing dust between I-70 and U.S. 36 in Sherman and Cheyenne counties moving eastward PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Alexander Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-18 19:23:02 257 WWUS73 KGLD 190022 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 722 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026 KSZ001-013-190130- /O.CAN.KGLD.DU.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260919T0100Z/ Cheyenne KS-Sherman- Including the cities of Goodland, Bird City, and St. Francis 722 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026 /622 PM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026/ ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IS CANCELLED... The outflow causing the blowing dust has existed the counties. Hazy skies and light blowing dust is possible for the next hour, but visibilities are expected to remain above 1 mile. $$ KSZ002-014-190130- /O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260919T0100Z/ Rawlins-Thomas- Including the cities of Colby and Atwood 722 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. * WHERE...Rawlins and Thomas Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT 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...A 6:40 PM CT, less than 1 mile visibility was reported north of Bird City. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Alexander Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-09-18 19:23:02 257 WWUS73 KGLD 190022 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 722 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026 KSZ001-013-190130- /O.CAN.KGLD.DU.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260919T0100Z/ Cheyenne KS-Sherman- Including the cities of Goodland, Bird City, and St. Francis 722 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026 /622 PM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026/ ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IS CANCELLED... The outflow causing the blowing dust has existed the counties. Hazy skies and light blowing dust is possible for the next hour, but visibilities are expected to remain above 1 mile. $$ KSZ002-014-190130- /O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260919T0100Z/ Rawlins-Thomas- Including the cities of Colby and Atwood 722 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. * WHERE...Rawlins and Thomas Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT 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...A 6:40 PM CT, less than 1 mile visibility was reported north of Bird City. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Alexander Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-09-18 19:39:02 675 WWUS73 KGLD 190038 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 738 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026 KSZ002-190200- /O.EXP.KGLD.DU.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260919T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KGLD.DU.W.0015.260919T0038Z-260919T0200Z/ Rawlins- Including the cities of Atwood 738 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 9PM... * WHAT...Widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. * WHERE...Rawlins County. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 7 PM CT 1/8 mile visibility was reported in northeastern Cheyenne county PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related problems, especially with children, elderly or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. && $$ KSZ014-190145- /O.EXP.KGLD.DU.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260919T0100Z/ Thomas- Including the cities of Colby 738 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... $$ NEZ080-190200- /O.NEW.KGLD.DU.W.0015.260919T0038Z-260919T0200Z/ Hitchcock- Including the cities of Palisade, Trenton, Culbertson, and Stratton Ne 738 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. * WHERE...Hitchcock County. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 7 PM CT 1/8 mile visibility was reported in northeastern Cheyenne county PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related problems, especially with children, elderly or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. && $$ Alexander Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-09-18 19:39:02 675 WWUS73 KGLD 190038 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 738 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026 KSZ002-190200- /O.EXP.KGLD.DU.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260919T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KGLD.DU.W.0015.260919T0038Z-260919T0200Z/ Rawlins- Including the cities of Atwood 738 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 9PM... * WHAT...Widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. * WHERE...Rawlins County. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT 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...At 7 PM CT 1/8 mile visibility was reported in northeastern Cheyenne county PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ KSZ014-190145- /O.EXP.KGLD.DU.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260919T0100Z/ Thomas- Including the cities of Colby 738 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... $$ NEZ080-190200- /O.NEW.KGLD.DU.W.0015.260919T0038Z-260919T0200Z/ Hitchcock- Including the cities of Palisade, Trenton, Culbertson, and Stratton Ne 738 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. * WHERE...Hitchcock County. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT 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...At 7 PM CT 1/8 mile visibility was reported in northeastern Cheyenne county PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Alexander | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||