Headline:
Wind Advisory issued April 26 at 6:36PM MDT until April 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2025 - 5:36pm
Expires:
April 27, 2025 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-
quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind
Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In New Mexico, Otero Mesa, Southeast Tularosa Basin,
Lowlands of the Bootheel, Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River
Valley, and Uplands of the Bootheel. In Texas, Northern
Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains and Salt Basin.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced
visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
Instruction:
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'.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM