Wind gusts of 40-50 MPH produced near zero visibility in blowing dust on I-70 between Bethune and Stratton.
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Wind gusts of 40-50 MPH produced near zero visibility in blowing dust on I-70 between Bethune and Stratton.
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1 dust storm. Local standard time, as filed.
Near zero visibility reported in patchy blowing dust across I-70 between Bethune and Stratton.
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