Dust Storm Warning Issued for Eureka, Nye, and White Pine Counties in Nevada
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NOAA issued it on April 22, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Dust Storm Warning for parts of Nevada, with visibility dropping to less than a quarter mile and strong winds up to 60 mph, effective until 7:15 PM PDT on April 21, 2026.
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- Record type
- Dust Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Nevada
- Issued
- April 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Elko NV
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Nevada.
Dust Storm Warning in Nevada
Alert Details
A Dust Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Elko, Nevada. It is effective from 5:15 PM PDT on April 21, 2026, until 7:15 PM PDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Central Nye County, Northwestern White Pine County, and Southeastern Eureka County in Nevada. Specific locations include Eureka, Diamond Valley, Eureka Airport, Pinto Summit, Garden Pass, Little Fish Lake Valley, Pancake Summit, Warm Springs, Newark Valley, and Lunar Crater.
What You Should Do
If driving, avoid dust storms if possible. If caught in one, pull off the road, turn off your lights, and keep your foot off the brake. Motorists should not drive into a dust storm; remember to PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE! To report severe weather, contact the National Weather Service or your nearest law enforcement agency.
Expected Conditions
Expect less than a quarter mile visibility with strong winds in excess of 35 to 50 mph, and gusts up to 60 mph. A dust channel is moving north at 70 mph near Garden Pass.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 5:15 PM PDT on April 21, 2026, and expires at 7:15 PM PDT on April 21, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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