Severe Extreme Weather ● Closed
Blowing Dust Warning issued September 18 at 7:22PM CDT until September 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS, United States of America
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* 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.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Rawlins; Thomas |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-09-18T20:30:00-05:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Rawlins; Thomas
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