LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A dust advisory was issued for the Las Vegas valley on Tuesday.

The Clark County’s Division of Air Quality issued a dust advisory for Tuesday, Oct. 14, to advise residents and local construction sites about airborne dust expected in the air due to winds from the south.

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for the Las Vegas valley from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sustained wind speeds of 20 to 30 miles per hour are expected, along with some gusts exceeding 40 mph.

The county offered the following tips to help limit exposure: • Limit outdoor exertion on windy days when dust is in the air. • Keep windows and doors closed. • Run your air conditioner inside your house and car to filter out particulates. • To keep dust down, drive slowly on unpaved roads. • R

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