Headline:
Dust Advisory issued October 29 at 2:53PM MDT until October 29 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 29, 2024 - 1:53pm
Expires:
October 29, 2024 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 246 PM MDT, blowing dust was located in the Roswell area.
Localized areas of near zero visibility are possible near dust
source regions.
HAZARD...Less than one half mile visibility with strong wind in
excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported several road closures due to
blowing dust, including the Roswell Relief Route between
Sunset and Brasher and along US 285 near Roswell.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 285 between Mile Markers 79 and 143.
Highway 380 between Mile Markers 156 and 182.
Locations impacted include...
Roswell, Dexter, Hagerman, Bitter Lake Wildlife Refuge, Elkins,
Bottomless Lakes State Park, Lake Arthur, Greenfield, Roswell
Correctional Facility, and Midway.
Instruction:
Blowing dust creates reduced visibility, leading to dangerous driving
conditions. 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:
Chaves, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM