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Winds prompt health advisory

Thursday, May 11, 2000 | 11:19 a.m.

The Clark County Health District issued a health advisory after high winds kicked up enough dust to rank the Las Vegas Valley's air as very unhealthful.

Health officials on Wednesday advised the young, senior citizens and those with respiratory problems to stay indoors, and continued the advisory through Thursday morning or until winds drop below 40 mph. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the winds were likely to remain high through Saturday.

The highest reading of dust, 185 particles per cubic meter, occurred at East Craig Road and Interstate 15 on Wednesday. The next highest, 162 particle per cubic meter of dust, occurred at Boulder Highway and Pabco Road on the opposite end of town.

Any reading between 101 and 150 grains in a cubic meter of air is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups. Readings above 151 are considered unhealthy for the general public.

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