Headline:
Dust Storm Warning issued April 27 at 1:50PM MDT until April 27 at 2:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Dust Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2025 - 12:50pm
Expires:
April 27, 2025 - 1:45pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a
* Dust Storm Warning for...
Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico...
* Until 245 PM MDT.
* At 150 PM MDT, an area of blowing dust was located in the Roswell
area.
HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong winds
in excess of 50 mph.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported that the Roswell Relief Route
is closed due to near zero visibility.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
* Locations impacted include...
Roswell, Dexter, Hagerman, Bottomless Lakes State Park, Bitter
Lake Wildlife Refuge, Lake Arthur, Roswell Correctional Facility,
Midway and Greenfield.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 380 between Mile Markers 156 and 166.
Highway 285 between Mile Markers 79 and 118.
Near zero visibility is possible along the Roswell Relief route
between Sunset and Brasher. Use an alternate route. Please avoid
this area.
Instruction:
Motorists should not drive into a dust storm. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!
Area Description:
Chaves, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM