04/18/2025
Update: Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 3:08PM MDT until April 18 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Areas Affected
Eddy County Plains; Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Southern Lea County; Loving; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Eastern Culberson County
Details
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust. For
the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to
55 mph.
* WHERE...Southeast New Mexico plains, Loving, Van Horn and Highway
54 Corridor, and Eastern Culberson.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/
this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/
this evening.
* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will
be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. A sudden gust of wind
could drop visibility to near zero instantly. Gusty winds may blow
around unsecured objects.
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 and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.
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