In case you didn’t know….
Weather Notice: Blowing Dust Warning issued March 4, 2025 at 10:08AM:
* WHAT…For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
*WHERE…Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas.
* WHEN…For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 3 PM this afternoon.
For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM this evening. *
IMPACTS…Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Blowing dust can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in areas where bare fields exist. A sudden gust of wind could drop visibility to near zero instantly. In addition to reduced visibility, strong winds will be hazardous to trailers and other high-profile vehicles. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains.
Instructions: Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal.
Remember, ‘Pull Aside, Stay Alive’. Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Target Area: Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Southern Lea County; Gaines; Dawson; Borden; Scurry; Andrews; Martin; Howard; Mitchell; Loving; Winkler; Ector; Midland; Glasscock; Ward; Crane; Upton; Reagan; Pecos; Terrell; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Reeves County Plains; Chinati Mountains; Marfa Plateau; Davis Mountains Foothills; Central Brewster County; Chisos Basin; Presidio Valley; Lower Brewster County
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