Dense Fog — Eddy County Plains, New Mexico

2006-11-27 · Eddy County Plains, New Mexico

Event narrative

A radio station in Artesia reported an accident that occurred on U.S. Highway 62/180 near Carlsbad. A New Mexico State Police Officer reported that visibility at the time of the accident was around 30 feet. Two cars were involved in the accident. The occupant of one of the cars was not wearing his seatbelt and was killed. The two occupants in the other car were wearing seatbelts and had only minor injuries. Dense fog reducing visibilities in the area was a contributing factor in the accident.

Wider weather episode

Dense fog formed across portions of southeastern New Mexico and west Texas resulting in very low visibilities in and around Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5762. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.