CarlsbadCurrentArgus

ALT This graphic displays a dust storm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 9:45 AM MDT. The warning includes US-285, US-62 near Carlsbad, NM. This warning is for South central Eddy County in southeastern New Mexico, Northern Reeves County in southwestern Texas and Northwestern Loving County in western Texas. Near zero visibility in blowing dust expected. These conditions are resulting in Dangerous life threatening travel. There are 22,302 people in this warning along with highways US-285, US-62.

ALT A warming trend under mostly clear skies is in store for West Texas and Southeast New Mexico through Thursday. Today, highs will range only from around 30 in the Guadalupe Mountains to around 60 along the Rio Grande. Wednesday, highs will range from around 40 in the Guadalupe Mountains to the lower 70s along the Rio Grande. Thursday, highs will range from around 40 in the Guadalupe Mountains to the lower 80s along the Rio Grande.

ALT As of 5 AM CDT/4 AM MDT, temperatures range from the upper 20s to the 30s across Southeast New Mexico and West Texas. A Freeze Warning remains in effect for most of the area, with temperatures continuing to drop the next few hours. Gusty northeasterly winds are making it feel even colder, with wind chills in the teens and 20s for most.

ALT Light precipitation will continue across the area though this morning, gradually shifting southward. Light rain may mix with freezing rain or light sleet, particularly across the Davis and Glass Mountains and portions of the Stockton Plateau this morning, with light rain and drizzle further south where temperatures are still above freezing. By this afternoon, precipitation will largely come to an end.