Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 27 at 12:05AM MDT until March 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 26, 2026 - 11:05pm
Expires:
March 27, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northeast winds 35 to 55 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...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/
Friday. For the High Wind Warning, from 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Friday
to 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Blowing dust can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in
areas where bare fields exist. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and
tractor trailers.
Instruction:
Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the
strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving
in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles
should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the
winds subside.
Area Description:
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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