Weather Alert in New Mexico
Blowing Dust Advisory issued May 13 at 2:45AM MDT until May 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
AREAS AFFECTED: Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley; Lowlands of the Bootheel; Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin; Otero Mesa; West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands; Eastern/Central El Paso County; Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory today and Wednesday, west 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 expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Otero Mesa, West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands, Lowlands of the Bootheel, Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley, and Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin. In Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County and Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, from noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * 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.
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