Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued October 15 at 5:24PM MDT until October 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 15, 2026 - 4:24pm
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory,
visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust
possible.
* WHERE...Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley and West Central
Tularosa Basin/White Sands Counties.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until noon MDT Friday. For the
Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 AM MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be
blown down and a few power outages may result.
Instruction:
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way
off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay
Alive'.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley; West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov