Haboobs coat portions of New Mexico, Texas in brown mist: See video
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Video shows haboobs, or powerful dust storm, 'brown-out' portions of Texas, New Mexico

Video shows haboobs, or powerful dust storm, 'brown-out' portions of Texas, New Mexico

Regions across New Mexico and Texas were temporarily shrouded by a brown mist on Monday, when a unique weather event swept through both states.

The dust storms, known as haboobs, and the high-speed wind gusts that fuel its movement made "travel hazardous" across the central and southern Plains on Monday afternoon, The National Weather Service Prediction Center said in a .

"They may cause power outages from downed power lines. Widespread critical to extreme fire weather conditions will persist over the southern High Plains for the next few days," the post reads. "Blowing dust may lead to sudden drops in visibility."

Road closures, air quality alerts and business closures were in effect for residents in both New Mexico and Texas through at least 7:30 p.m. local time on Monday. The National Weather Service in El Paso issued Dust Storm Warnings for multiple roadways near El Paso and Lordsburg, New Mexico.

New Mexico State Police also shut down certain roadways due to "weather conditions," that resulted in low visibility.

Most, not if not all roadways have since been reopened, but officials have warned residents to exercise caution since Tuesday was going to be "another windy day" with blowing dust," according to the National Weather Service in El Paso.

"Two dust storms, also known as haboobs, enveloped regions in Texas and New Mexico Monday afternoon, creating unsafe road conditions," the post reads.

The National Weather Service issued a blowing dust advisory for portions of New Mexico and Texas. The advisory has been extended until 6 p.m. local time on Monday, and residents are advised to be prepared and have a plan in case of "brown-out" conditions.

The National Weather Service issued a blowing dust advisory for portions of New Mexico and Texas. The advisory has been extended until 6 p.m. local time on Monday, and residents are advised to be prepared and have a plan in case of "brown-out" conditions.

The National Weather Service issued a blowing dust advisory for portions of New Mexico and Texas. The advisory has been extended until 6 p.m. local time on Monday, and residents are advised to be prepared and have a plan in case of "brown-out" conditions.

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