Dust Storm in Eddy County Plains, New Mexico

Dust Storm April 19, 2025 · Eddy County Plains, New Mexico

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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 1243459. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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