A dust storm warning was released by the National Weather Service on Monday at 11:40 a.m. in effect until 12:30 p.m. for Cheyenne County.

“At 11:38 a.m., a dust channel was located near the Colorado and Kansas state line between Weksan and Arapahoe, into rural northwest Greeley County,” describes the NWS. “Highway 40 between Weskan and Arapahoe. Highway 96 between Tribune and Tower.”

The warning is for Weskan and Horace.

“Dangerous life-threatening travel,” states the NWS. “Dust storms lead to dangerous driving conditions with visibility reduced to near zero. 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.”

Source: The National Weather Service