Weather Alert in New Mexico
Blowing Dust Advisory issued February 16 at 11:52AM MST until February 17 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Southern Lea County; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Davis Mountains Foothills
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 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Southern Lea County. In Texas, Davis Mountains Foothills and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...From 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ to 10 PM MST /11 PM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. A sudden gust of wind could drop visibility to near zero instantly. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.
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Drizzle is precipitation in the form of water droplets which are
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Drizzle is characterized by fine, gently falling droplets and typically does not
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Fog is technically a type of stratus cloud, which lies along the
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Fog is similar to mist; both are the appearance of water droplets suspended in
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