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EXPIRED1/11/2024 11:10:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Likely
1/11/2024 11:10:00 AM until 1/11/2024 10:00:00 PM
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one
quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind
Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and
southwest Texas.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM MST this
evening. For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced
visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power
lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Local areas may temporarily see
visibilities reduced below one quarter mile between 1 pm and 6
pm.
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.