Blowing Dust Advisory
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY
NWS ALBUQUERQUE NM
159 AM MDT TUE MAR 18 2025
NMZ223>225-233>238-190200-
/O.CON.KABQ.DU.Y.0002.250318T1800Z-250319T0200Z/
1200 PM MDT TUE MAR 18 2025
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa
Valley-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De
Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 50 mph with
gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory,
visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust
expected.
* WHERE...Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa
Valley, Curry County, De Baca County, Guadalupe County, Quay
County, Roosevelt County, and Chaves County Plains.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 3 AM
MDT Wednesday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from noon today to 8
PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Expect hazardous driving conditions due to reduced
visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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'.
Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles
who should consider delaying travel.
$$
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY
NWS EL PASO TX/SANTA TERESA NM
317 AM MDT TUE MAR 18 2025
NMZ405>407-410-411-414-417-427>429-TXZ418>424-190300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0014.250318T1800Z-250319T0300Z/
1200 PM MDT TUE MAR 18 2025
Lowlands of the Bootheel NM-Uplands of the Bootheel NM-Southwest
Desert/Mimbres Basin NM-Northern Dona Ana County NM-Southern Dona Ana
County/Mesilla Valley NM-West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500
Feet NM-Otero Mesa NM-West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands NM-East
Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo NM-Southeast Tularosa Basin
NM-Western El Paso County TX-Eastern/Central El Paso County
TX-Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains TX-Salt Basin
TX-Southern Hudspeth Highlands TX-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El
Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties TX-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern
Hudspeth County TX-
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory,
visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and
southwest Texas.
* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Hazardous driving conditions
due to reduced visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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'.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
$$
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY
NWS ALBUQUERQUE NM
159 AM MDT TUE MAR 18 2025
NMZ239-240-190200-
/O.CON.KABQ.DU.Y.0002.250318T1800Z-250319T0200Z/
1200 PM MDT TUE MAR 18 2025
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 50 mph with
gusts up to 75 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory,
visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust
expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County and Southwest Chaves County.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 3 AM MDT Wednesday. For
the Blowing Dust Advisory, from noon today to 8 PM MDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Expect hazardous driving conditions due to reduced
visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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'.
Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles
who should consider delaying travel.
$$
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY
NWS EL PASO TX/SANTA TERESA NM
317 AM MDT TUE MAR 18 2025
NMZ404-190300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0014.250318T1800Z-250319T0300Z/
1200 PM MDT TUE MAR 18 2025
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind
Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley.
* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could
be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull
Aside,
Stay Alive'.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
$$
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY
NWS MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
1241 AM MDT TUE MAR 18 2025
TXZ045>047-050>052-060>062-067-274-190600-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0010.250318T1700Z-250319T0600Z/
1100 AM MDT TUE MAR 18 2025
Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-Reeves
County Plains-
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 1 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind
Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...A portion of western Texas.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from noon today to 1 AM CDT
Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 4 AM CDT
Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Strong winds will be hazardous to trailers and other high-profile
vehicles. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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'.
Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance
between you and other vehicles.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the
steering wheel.
Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.
$$
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY
NWS MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
1241 AM MDT TUE MAR 18 2025
NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ059-272-273-277-278-190600-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0010.250318T1700Z-250319T0600Z/
1100 AM MDT TUE MAR 18 2025
Eddy County Plains NM-Northern Lea County NM-Central Lea County
NM-Southern Lea County NM-Loving TX-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor
TX-Eastern Culberson County TX-Davis Mountains TX-Davis Mountains
Foothills TX-
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ THIS
MORNING TO MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High
Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Southeast New Mexico plains, Loving, Van Horn and Highway
54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson, Davis Mountains, and Davis
Mountains Foothills.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/
this morning to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. For the High Wind
Warning, from 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ this morning to 3 AM MDT /4 AM
CDT/ Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Strong winds will be hazardous to trailers and other high-profile
vehicles. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Gusty winds may
blow around unsecured objects. Damaging winds may topple a few
trees and possibly knock out some power lines. Damage to weaker
structures is also possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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'.
Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance
between you and other vehicles.
Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.
$$
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY
NWS MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
1241 AM MDT TUE MAR 18 2025
NMZ027-TXZ270-271-190600-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0010.250318T1700Z-250319T0600Z/
1100 AM MDT TUE MAR 18 2025
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County NM-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000
Feet TX-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains TX-
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/
WEDNESDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ THIS
MORNING TO MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT...
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 45 to 65 mph with
gusts up to 85 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory,
visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust
expected.
* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/
Wednesday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 11 AM MDT /noon
CDT/ this morning to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Strong winds will be hazardous to trailers and other high-profile
vehicles. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Gusty winds may
blow around unsecured objects.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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'.
Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance
between you and other vehicles.
Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if
possible.
Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.
$$
