The National Weather Service has issued a dust storm warning for the western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake through 7 p.m. Thursday.Â
Affected areas include the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon and Imlay.Â
Winds: wind gusts to 45 mph from thunderstorm outflows.
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Visibility: less than 1/4 mile and down to less than 50 yards at times from Toulon to Rye Patch Reservoir including Lovelock.
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Impacts: reduced visibility in blowing dust will create hazardous driving conditions on Interstate 80. Visibility will deteriorate in a very short distance.Â
This is a life threatening situation if you are traveling along Interstate 80.
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Precautionary/preparedness actions:Â
A dangerous dust storm is occurring. Widespread blowing dust is expected in the warned area with visibilities less than 100 feet. Travelers encountering this dust storm should slow down or safely pull off to the side of the road and turn on their headlights.
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(The National Weather Service contributed to this report.)Â
