Headline:
Dust Advisory issued October 29 at 4:55PM MDT until October 29 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 29, 2024 - 3:55pm
Expires:
October 29, 2024 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 453 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 a mile visibility with strong wind in excess of
50 mph.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported 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.
Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. PULL ASIDE
STAY ALIVE!
Area Description:
Chaves, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM