Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued October 16 at 11:40AM MDT until October 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 10:40am
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory,
east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of Southwest New Mexico.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening.
For the Wind Advisory, until midnight MDT tonight.
* 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:
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov