Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 27 at 3:21AM MDT until March 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 2:21am
Expires:
March 27, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Conditions are favorable for blowing dust later today in
vicinity of Lordsburg Playa, potentially impacting portions of
Interstate 10 and U.S. Highwway 70 between Lordsburg and the
Arizona State Line. Dust Storm Warnings will be issued if
necessary.
* WHERE...Northern Hidalgo County in New Mexico, near Lordsburg
Playa.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions may develop at times due to
reduced visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong backdoor cold front will bring east
to southeast winds gusting 40 to 45 mph late this morning and
through the day. The winds will begin picking up around 10 AM MDT
and may be strong enough to produce blowing dust on Lordsburg
Playa.
Instruction:
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'.
Area Description:
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: