New Mexico Moderate Dust Advisory | Effective 06/24/2026 17:48

Headline: 
Dust Advisory issued June 24 at 6:48PM MDT until June 24 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Dust Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 5:48pm
Expires: 
June 24, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Dust Advisory for... West central Hidalgo County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 845 PM MDT. * At 645 PM MDT, outflow winds from the northwest were kicking up dust across I-10 around Lordsburg Playa. Weakening showers and thunderstorms to the west and south may result in more wind shifts and worsening blowing dust through the early evening hours. HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong winds up to 45 mph. SOURCE...Detected by National Weather Service meteorologists. IMPACT...Hazardous travel. Locations impacted include... Interstate 10 between Lordsburg and the Arizona state line, Steins, and Road Forks.
Instruction: 
Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!
Area Description: 
Hidalgo, NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM