Advarsler, Bessie Rhoads Mountain

Blowing Dust Advisory issued July 11 at 7:37AM MDT until July 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM * WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected from thunderstorm outflows. Winds may gust as high as 70 MPH with the strongest storms, creating near zero visibility in localized areas. Dust Storm Warnings will be issued as necessary. * WHERE...Lowlands of the Bootheel, Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley, and Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 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'.