Dust storm reaches Sydney's outskirts and Campbelltown
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Media alert - Thursday 22 November 2018
A dust storm that has blanketed parts of regional NSW has reached Sydney's outskirts including Campbelltown, prompting the State Government to issue an air quality warning.
The storm, which stretches about 500km, reduced visibility to just metres in some far western areas yesterday, including Darling River and Broken Hill.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) said light dust was beginning to impact Sydney by 8am, however the main band remained around the Great Dividing Range.
The dust is expected to thicken in Sydney during the morning however it is unclear how severe the situation could become.
The dust storm could impact an area including Sydney, the Illawarra and the Central Coast. Drought conditions have dried soil, which makes it easier for the wind to pick up dust.
The Department of Health have warned those with respiratory and cardiovascular conditions such as asthma, bronchitis and emphysema to limit their time outside and not exercise and that children and older adults should take care. Exposure to dust may aggravate existing heart and lung conditions and cause symptoms like eye irritation and cough.
If possible, stay in air-conditioned premises where filtration systems can help to reduce dust particles in the air.
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