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Desert Dust Storm Affects Parts of Riverside
Visibility of one mile or less was likely across the region and less than one-quarter mile in some spots, forecasters said.
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By City News Service
A dust storm warning that could affect parts of Riverside County was issued Friday night for Yucca Valley, Morongo Valley and Twentynine Palms.
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The warning from the National Weather Service in Las Vegas was issued at 7:17 p.m. as the dust storm moved into the Yucca Valley from the Joshua Tree area.
“Significantly reduced visibilities are likely and travel is discouraged until the dust clears,” according to the warning, which was to expire at midnight.
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Winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph were forecast, the weather service reported.
Visibility of one mile or less was likely across the region and less than one-quarter mile in some spots, forecasters said.
“Blowing dust may result in zero visibility at times and make travel dangerous if not impossible,” according to the National Weather Service.
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