Dust Storm — Eddy County Plains, New Mexico

2025-04-19 · Eddy County Plains, New Mexico

Event narrative

The Carlsad Caverns City Airport (KCNM) reported a quarter-mile visibility or less due to blowing dust.

Wider weather episode

A developing low pressure system over the region ahead of a strong shortwave trough resulted in high winds and blowing dust across western portions of the area, with severe weather across the Permian Basin.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1243459. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.