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Published: 23 February 2022 23 February 2022

blowing dust advisory 022322Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
Including the cities of Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden,
Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus,
Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch,
Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, and Sunland Park
227 PM MST Wed Feb 23 2022

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory,
visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing
dust.

* WHERE...Much of Southwestern and South Central New Mexico.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening.
For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM MST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Strong winds will make driving hazardous,
especially along north/south roads and highways. Areas of
blowing dust are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.