2 products issued by NWS for: Carlsbad NM
Blowing Dust Advisory
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY NWS MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 852 AM MDT TUE MAY 13 2025 NMZ028-TXZ272-273-140200- /O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0014.250513T1500Z-250514T0200Z/ 900 AM MDT TUE MAY 13 2025 Eddy County Plains NM-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor TX-Eastern Culberson County TX- ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TODAY TO 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening. * 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. 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 and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. $$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 852 AM MDT Tue May 13 2025 NMZ028-TXZ272-273-132300- /O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0014.250513T1500Z-250514T0200Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0020.250513T1800Z-250514T0200Z/ Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson- Including the cities of Carlsbad Caverns NP, Carlsbad, Artesia, and Van Horn 852 AM MDT Tue May 13 2025 /952 AM CDT Tue May 13 2025/ ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TODAY TO 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening. * 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. 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 and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$