Headline:
Dust Advisory issued September 17 at 4:14PM MDT until September 17 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 3:14pm
Expires:
September 17, 2024 - 4:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Central Eddy County in southeastern New Mexico...
* Until 515 PM MDT.
* At 413 PM MDT, a dust channel was near Loving, or near Carlsbad,
moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Less than two miles visibility with strong wind in excess
of 50 mph.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel, especially along portions of State
Highway 128, US Highway 285, and US Highway 62 near
Carlsbad.
Locations impacted include...
Carlsbad, Loving, Avalon, Carlsbad North, Brantley Lake State Park,
Lake Avalon, Otis, Cavern City Air Terminal, and Living Desert State
Park.
Instruction:
Blowing dust brings reduced visibility, leading to dangerous driving
conditions. If driving, avoid blowing dust if possible. If caught in
dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep
your foot off the brake.
Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. PULL ASIDE
STAY ALIVE!
Area Description:
Eddy, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX