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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Goodland KS

605 PM MDT Sat Apr 11 2026



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Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-

Including the cities of Goodland, Oakley, Colby, and Sharon

Springs

605 PM MDT Sat Apr 11 2026 /705 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026/



...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS 

EVENING...



* WHAT...Widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions.



* WHERE...Sherman, Thomas, Logan, and Wallace Counties.



* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT /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...Blowing dust with localized one quarter mile 

  visibilities are ongoing across Kit Carson county and moving into 

  Sherman county. This will impact I70 between Kanorado and Mingo.



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'.



Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians 

advice for dealing with high levels of dust in the air.



Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 

blowing dust.



Roads may close due to hazardous driving conditions in blowing dust. 

Traveling in blowing dust is very dangerous, do not attempt to go 

around barricades.



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COZ091-092-120200-

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Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-

Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne Wells

605 PM MDT Sat Apr 11 2026



...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS 

EVENING...



* WHAT...Widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions.



* WHERE...Cheyenne CO and Kit Carson Counties.



* WHEN...Until 8 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.



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'.



Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians 

advice for dealing with high levels of dust in the air.



Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 

blowing dust.



Roads may close due to hazardous driving conditions in blowing dust. 

Traveling in blowing dust is very dangerous, do not attempt to go 

around barricades.



&&



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