New Mexico Moderate Dust Advisory | Effective 06/24/2026 19:41

Headline: 
Dust Advisory issued June 24 at 8:41PM MDT until June 24 at 9:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Dust Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 7:41pm
Expires: 
June 24, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description: 
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Dust Advisory for... West central Hidalgo County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 945 PM MDT. * At 840 PM MDT, highway web cams showed additional dust plumes being kicked up on Interstate 10 through Lordsburg Playa, especially near and to the west of mile marker 11. HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong winds up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Detected by National Weather Service meteorologists. IMPACT...Hazardous travel. Locations impacted include... Interstate 10 west of Lordsburg to the Arizona State Line, Steins, and Road Forks.
Instruction: 
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: 
Hidalgo, NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM