Headline:
Dust Advisory issued October 29 at 3:51PM MDT until October 29 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 29, 2024 - 2:51pm
Expires:
October 29, 2024 - 4:45pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico...
* Until 545 PM MDT.
* At 349 PM MDT, areas of dust continued, mostly near and south of
Roswell.
HAZARD...Less than three miles visibility with strong wind gusts
in excess of 40 mph. Localized areas of visibility near
one quarter mile are possible near dust source regions.
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 80 and 134.
Highway 380 between Mile Markers 156 and 192.
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. PULL ASIDE STAY
ALIVE!
Area Description:
Chaves, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM