Blowing Dust Advisory

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 219 PM MDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one- quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo, Northern Dona Ana County, Otero Mesa, Southeast Tularosa Basin, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley, Lowlands of the Bootheel, and Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin. In Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County and Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Subsequent Dust Storm Warnings may be issued for visibility less than a quarter mile. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.