...AIR POLLUTION ALERT FOR DUST FOR RAPID CITY WEST OF THE GAP IN
EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

The following message is transmitted in collaboration with the
South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

* WHAT...Northwesterly winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45
mph.

* WHERE...West of the Gap in Rapid City.

* WHEN...10 AM to 5 PM MST.

IMPACTS...The gusty winds will suspend fine dust in the air and
produce poor air quality.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The Rapid City Air Quality Office recommends the elderly, young,
and anyone with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical
exertion and exposure to the outside air.

Voluntary actions to reduce dust pollution include, ceasing or
reducing the manipulation of soil in construction, industrial,
and agricultural activities, and increasing the use of pollution
controls for soil stabilization, waste pits, stock piles, and
construction sites.

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Hourly dust concentrations are available on the danr web page;
http://danr.sd.gov/Environment/AirQuality/AirMonitoring/;
RealTimeData.aspx

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control,
especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong
winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying
debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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