Headline:
Dust Advisory issued May 31 at 6:55PM CDT until May 31 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 4:55pm
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Eddy County in southeastern New Mexico...
Northeastern Culberson County in southwestern Texas...
* Until 830 PM CDT/730 PM MDT/.
* At 654 PM CDT/554 PM MDT/, a wall of dust was along a line
extending from 19 miles northeast of Loving to near Malaga to 24
miles west of Orla, moving northwest at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Less than two miles visibility with strong wind in excess
of 50 mph.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
This includes US 285 and US 62/180
Locations impacted include...
Carlsbad, Artesia, Hope, Loving, Avalon, Seven Rivers Airport,
Malaga, Brantley Lake State Park, Carlsbad North, Carlsbad Caverns
National Park, Whites City, Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe
Mountains National Park, Queen, Artesia Municipal Airport, Otis,
Cavern City Air Terminal, Living Desert State Park, Dayton, and
Lakewood.
Instruction:
Blowing dust brings reduced visibility, leading to dangerous driving
conditions. If driving, avoid blowing dust if possible. If caught in
dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep
your foot off the brake.
Area Description:
Eddy, NM; Culberson, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov