Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 26 at 1:16PM MDT until March 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 26, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires:
March 26, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind
Advisory, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
Texas.
* WHEN...From 8 AM MDT /9 AM CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Blowing dust can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in
areas where bare fields exist. Gusty winds may blow around
unsecured objects.
Instruction:
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:
Eddy County Plains; 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; Pecos; Terrell; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Eastern Culberson County; Reeves County Plains; Chinati Mountains; Marfa Plateau; Davis Mountains; Davis Mountains Foothills; Central Brewster County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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