Headline:
Dust Advisory issued June 13 at 4:57PM MDT until June 13 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 13, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires:
June 13, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Bernalillo County in central New Mexico...
South Central Sandoval County in north central New Mexico...
* Until 545 PM MDT.
* At 457 PM MDT, a wall of dust was located along a line from 11
miles south of Torreon to 7 miles west of South Valley, moving east
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong winds in excess
of 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
* Locations impacted include...
Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Corrales, Los Ranchos De
Albuquerque, Paradise Hills, Cabezon, Rio Rancho Intel Area, North
Valley and Vista Hills.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 142 and 170. Highway 550 between
Mile Markers 1 and 12. Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 216 and
243.
Instruction:
Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. PULL ASIDE
STAY ALIVE!
Blowing dust brings reduced visibility, leading to dangerous driving
conditions. If driving, avoid blowing dust if possible. If caught in
dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep
your foot off the brake.
Area Description:
Bernalillo, NM; Sandoval, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: