Blowing Dust Warning for I-70 and U.S. 36 Area in Cheyenne and Sherman Counties
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A Blowing Dust Warning is in effect until 8 PM CDT for Cheyenne, Rawlins, Sherman, and Thomas Counties in Kansas due to widespread blowing dust and severely limited visibility.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Blowing Dust Warning
- Affected area
- Western Kansas
- Issued
- September 18, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Goodland KS
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Alert Details
Blowing Dust Warning issued by NWS Goodland KS. Effective from September 18, 2026 at 6:24 PM CDT until September 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
Cheyenne, Rawlins, Sherman, and Thomas Counties in Kansas. 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.
What You Should Do
Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality. Stay indoors or wear protective breathing masks if outside. If you encounter blowing dust on the roadway, pull off the road as far as possible, put your vehicle in park, turn lights all the way off, and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.
Expected Conditions
Widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions with severely limited visibilities expected. Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
Timeline
The warning is effective until 8 PM CDT / 7 PM MDT on September 18, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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