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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Climate
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Travel advisory issued for Southern New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Travel advisories have been issued for Tuesday, May 13, and Wednesday, May 14, due to strong winds and blowing dust expected to impact Southern New Mexico between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) said. NMDOT said the National Weather Service has forecasted sustained wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph and peak gusts up to 45 to 55 mph, peaking between 3 and 6 p.m. If you must travel, NMDOT recommends monitoring local forecast conditions before starting your trip and visiting for current roadway information. Roadway conditions may change quickly, and blowing dust can escalate to blinding dust storms as they move quickly through remote areas, NMDOT said. If you are approaching a dust storm or caught in a dust storm, NMDOT said to follow the guidelines below to help you stay safe: Avoid driving into or through a dust storm. Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway — do it as soon as possible. Completely exit the highway if you can. If you encounter a dust storm, check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front, back and to the side) and begin slowing down. Do not stop in the roadway; pull completely out of the travel lanes and as far onto the right shoulder as possible. Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where other vehicles may travel. Turn off all vehicle lights, including your emergency flashers. Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake. Stay in the vehicle with your seat belts buckled and wait for the storm to pass. Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel at reduced speeds. NMDOT will be monitoring roadway conditions with local law enforcement. Roadway advisories will be posted here or by calling 511. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Travel advisories for high winds in New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Travel advisories have been issued for Tuesday, April 1 in Southern New Mexico with the highest impact for strong winds and blowing dust from 6 a.m. to midnight, the New Mexico Department of Transportation said. The National Weather Service has forecasted sustained wind speeds of 30 to 40 mph and peak gusts up to 50 to 60 mph. 'If you must travel, we recommend you monitor local forecast conditions prior to starting your trip and visit for current roadway information. Roadway conditions may change quickly. Blowing dust can escalate to blinding dust storms as they move quickly through remote areas,' New Mexico Department of Transportation said. If you are approaching a dust storm or are caught in a dust storm, follow the guidelines below to help you stay safe. Avoid driving into or through a dust storm. Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway — do it as soon as possible. Completely exit the highway if you can. If you encounter a dust storm, check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front, back and to the side) and begin slowing down. Do not stop in the roadway; pull completely out of the travel lanes and as far onto the right shoulder as possible. Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where other vehicles may travel. Turn off all vehicle lights, including your emergency flashers. Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake. Stay in the vehicle with your seat belts buckled and wait for the storm to pass. Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel at reduced speeds. The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be monitoring roadway conditions with local law enforcement. Roadway advisories will be posted on or by calling 511. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
High winds, travel advisory issued for Southwest New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Travel advisories have been issued for high winds and blowing dust in Southwest New Mexico this week, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) said. NMDOT said the advisories were issued for Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14. Forecasted wind speeds of 35 to 45 mph with southwest gusts of 65-75 mph are expected. The highest impact for strong winds and blowing dust will be from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., NMDOT said. 'If you must travel, we recommend you monitor local forecast conditions prior to starting your trip and visit for current roadway information,' read the news release by NMDOT. 'Roadway conditions may change quickly, blowing dust can escalate to blinding dust storms as they move quickly through remote areas.' If you are approaching a dust storm or are caught in a dust storm, follow the guidelines below to help you stay safe, as provided by NMDOT: Avoid driving into or through a dust storm. Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway — do it as soon as possible. Completely exit the highway if you can. If you encounter a dust storm, check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front, back and to the side) and begin slowing down. Do not stop in the roadway; pull completely out of the travel lanes and as far onto the right shoulder as possible. Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where other vehicles may travel. Turn off all vehicle lights, including your emergency flashers. Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake. Stay in the vehicle with your seat belts buckled and wait for the storm to pass. Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel at reduced speeds. NMDOT said they will be monitoring roadway conditions with local law enforcement. Roadway advisories will be posted on or by calling 511. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
