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Dust Storm in Western Nevada Basin and Range, Nevada
Dust Storm May 17, 2025 · Western Nevada Basin and Range, Nevada
What the National Weather Service wrote
A trained weather spotter 1 SSW Fernley reported less than 1/4 mile visibility in blowing dust along with small tree branches blown down. In addition, NDOT cameras and Highway patrol also showed visibility of 1/4 mi or less due to the ongoing dust storm.
The wider storm
A strong outflow from a thunderstorm kicked up dust across the west central Nevada Basin and Range. This included portions of Interstate 80 and was confirmed by law enforcement in the area with visibility below 1/4 mile.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1246127. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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