Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 15 at 10:26AM MDT until March 15 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 9:26am
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory,
north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and western Texas.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/
this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/
this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
A sudden gust of wind could drop visibility to near zero
instantly. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
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'.
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.
Area Description:
Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Southern Lea County; Gaines; Dawson; Borden; Scurry; Andrews; Martin; Howard; Mitchell; Loving; Winkler; Ector; Midland; Glasscock; Ward; Crane; Upton; Reagan; Reeves County Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: