Headline:
Dust Storm Warning issued May 5 at 5:12PM MDT until May 5 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Dust Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 4:12pm
Expires:
May 5, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Dust Storm Warning for...
Southern Alamosa County in southeastern Colorado...
West central Huerfano County in southeastern Colorado...
Southeastern Rio Grande County in south central Colorado...
Central Costilla County in south central Colorado...
Northeastern Conejos County in south central Colorado...
* Until 615 PM MDT.
* At 510 PM MDT, a dust channel was near Alamosa East, or near
Alamosa, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Near zero visibility with strong wind in excess of 50
mph.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters and Emergency Management have
reported near zero visibility.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
* Highway 17, Highway 160, Highway 285
Locations impacted include...
Alamosa, San Luis Valley Airport, Monte Vista, Sanford, La Jara,
Blanca, Alamosa East, Fort Garland, Blanca Peak, and Bountiful.
Instruction:
Dust storms lead to dangerous driving conditions with visibility
reduced to near zero. If driving, avoid dust storms if possible. If
caught in one, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your
foot off the brake.
SNM: AVISO DE TORMENTA DE POLVO hasta las 6:15 PM MDT. Espere reduccion de visibilidad.
AVISO DE TORMENTA DE POLVO hasta las 6:15 PM MDT. Estar alerta para una reduccion repentina en visibilidad. Cuando la visibilidad disminuya, mueva su vehiculo fuera de la carretera. Apague las luces y mantenga su pie fuera del freno. Se recomienda enfaticamente el tomar precauciones para los infantes, ancianos y personas con problemas respiratorios.
Area Description:
Alamosa, CO; Conejos, CO; Costilla, CO; Huerfano, CO; Rio Grande, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: