ABC-7 First Alert: High winds, blowing dust, cooler temps

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- We remain under an ABC-7 First alert because of strong winds and cooler temps. Expect strong winds, blowing dust, and cooler temps!

The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for todays wind event for El Paso County:

• High Wind Warning in effect from October 15, 06:00 PM MDT until October 16, 12:00 PM MDT
• Blowing Dust Advisory in effect from October 15, 08:00 PM MDT until October 16, 09:00 AM MDT

Doña Ana County and Las Cruces are also under a weather alerrt ahead of tonight wind event:

• Wind Advisory in effect from October 15, 06:00 PM MDT until October 16, 12:00 PM MDT

We woke this morning to temperatures in the 50s they feel cooler because of the winds. By lunchtime El Paso is expected to reach a high of 66, Las Cruces is expected to reach a high of 65, but winds will make it feel cooler.

Winds this morning were estimated to peak at 65MPH. The strongest of winds are expected to subside by about midmorning, however expect at least light winds to round out your Friday.