Dust storm warning until 5:45 p.m., travel 'dangerous' near Bennett

BENNETT, Colo. (KDVR) — A dust storm warning was in effect until 5:45 p.m. Friday for the Eastern Plains, including a stretch of Interstate 70 that's seen multiple crashes through the brownouts.

The National Weather Service issued the warning and alerted the public to "dangerous, life-threatening travel."

"Significant blowing dust was reported along I-70 between Watkins and Strasburg, with the worst conditions reported around Bennett," the NWS said.

Dust storm near Manila Road in Bennett (Credit: Colorado Department of Transportation)

The affected area includes I-70 between mile markers 294-313, eastern Aurora, Bennett, Watkins, Strasburg and Manila Village....