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Wind Advisory
Issued: 4:26 PM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and western Texas. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT /10 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'. Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. &&
Wind and Dust Advisory
Issued: 4:26 PM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and western Texas. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT /10 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'. Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 6:44 AM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TODAY TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS... * WINDS...West to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph shifting to the north and northeast during the afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * RFTI...6 to 8 or critical to extreme. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Extreme...4 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will increase potential for fire growth. &&
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