{"id":314084,"date":"2024-03-14T09:14:42","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T14:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=314084"},"modified":"2024-03-14T11:14:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T16:14:15","slug":"las-vegas-is-under-dust-warning-raising-respiratory-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/las-vegas-is-under-dust-warning-raising-respiratory-concerns\/","title":{"rendered":"Las Vegas is Under Dust Warning, Raising Respiratory Concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"

Las Vegas Valley residents and workers were cautioned that elevated levels of dust are a risk because of Wednesday\u2019s and Thursday\u2019s strong winds<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A March 2021 dust storm strikes Nevada, pictured above. A less severe dust warning was issued for Clark County this week. (Image: Weather Channel)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The airborne dust can trigger or worsen respiratory ailments, especially for those who are outside, according to Clark County<\/a> officials.<\/p>\n

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The dust contains particulate matter which people can inhale as a form of air pollution<\/a>\u00a0on windy days. Worsening the situation is the fact that pollen counts also are high, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Workers at construction sites are particularly vulnerable to breathing hazards associated with higher dust levels.<\/p>\n

Also at risk are those who suffer from chronic lung<\/a> or heart ailments. The elderly and children may choose to stay inside until windy conditions subside.<\/p>\n

Health Precautions<\/h2>\n

The Clark County Air Quality Division released the following advice:<\/p>\n