- Blowing Dust Advisory for Winkler County, Texas
- Blowing Dust Advisory issued April 13 at 1:37PM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS
- Effective: Friday, April 13, 2018 at 1:37 p.m.
- Expires: Friday, April 13, 2018 at 9 p.m.
...Blowing Dust Advisory issued April 13 at 1:37PM CDT expiring April
13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX...
..WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR THE PRESIDIO
VALLEY AND TERRELL COUNTY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY AREAWIDE TODAY...
.The base of an upper level through will move over West Texas and
Southeast New Mexico today. Strong mid level winds associated
with the system will mix down to the surface and result in very
strong to damaging winds over Southeast New Mexico and most of
West Texas. Blowing dust will accompany the strong winds and drop
visibility to one mile or less at times.
* TIMING...This morning through until this evening.
* WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph.
* VISIBILITY...One mile or less at times in blowing dust.
* Impacts...High winds could make driving difficult for
motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans,
and tractor trailers. Take action to secure trash cans, lawn
furniture and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. The
high winds can topple trees, down power lines and damage some
structures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.
A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.
- Blowing Dust Advisory for Winkler County, Texas
- Blowing Dust Advisory issued January 10 at 4:51PM CST until January 10 at 8:00PM CST by NWS
- Effective: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 4:51 p.m.
- Expires: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 8 p.m.
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR
SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR, AND
THE DAVIS AND APACHE MOUNTAINS...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST NEW
MEXICO AND MUCH OF THE PERMIAN BASIN THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT FOR THE GUADALUPE
MOUNTAINS...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE
PERMIAN BASIN ALONG AND WEST OF A LAMESA... MIDLAND...RANKIN
LINE, THE TRANS PECOS REGION, AND MARFA PLATEAU...
.A powerful upper level storm system will track over West Texas
and Southeast New Mexico today resulting in some strong, possibly
damaging, winds. Have expanded the High Wind Warning to include
Wink, Odessa, and Midland. Areas of blowing dust will result in
very low visibility down to 1 mile or less at times.
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM CST this evening. The
Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.
* TIMING...Through early this evening.
* WINDS...West 35 to 50 mph with gusts to around 60 mph.
* VISIBILITY...1/2 to 1 mile.
* Impacts...These winds could make driving difficult for
motorists driving high profile vehicles. In addition, blowing
dust will greatly reduce visibility at times, making driving
difficult.