ABC-7 First Alert: Winds, dust, and fire risk
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as we are tracking strong wind gusts, blowing dust and sand, as well as fire risk through the region.
A few weather alerts will be in effect for today:
- High Wind Warning in effect from April 1, 12:00 PM MDT until April 1, 09:00 PM MDT
- Blowing Dust Advisory in effect from April 1, 09:00 AM MDT until April 1, 09:00 PM MDT
- Red Flag Warning in effect from April 1, 12:00 PM MDT until April 1, 09:00 PM MDT
We will see conditions calm and fresh for the morning but by afternoon the winds will start to pick up. Today wind gusts could peak between 55-60 MPH. With the peak gusts expected between 1-9PM.
Expect low visibility due to blowing dust and sand with some areas seeing visibility dropping down to 1/4 of a mile.
A Red flag warning also in effect for critical fire danger be careful near open flames.
Wednesday will be windy as well.
Temperatures drop and rain chances make their way into your forecast Thursday- Saturday.
