Wind Advisory

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 848 PM MDT Mon May 12 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, widespread visibility across the desert lowlands between one and three miles. Locations downwind of dust source regions will see visibility drop to one-quarter and one mile at times. * WHERE...In New Mexico, West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands. In Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, and Salt Basin. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.