Headline:
Dust Advisory issued July 5 at 8:21PM MDT until July 5 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 7:21pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
West central Hidalgo County in southwestern New Mexico...
* Until 915 PM MDT.
* At 820 PM MDT, an area of blowing dust was over Steins.
HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong winds up to 40
mph.
SOURCE...Department of Transportation traffic cameras.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel, including along Interstate 10 between
the Arizona state line and Lordsburg.
Locations impacted include...
Steins, Lordsburg, Road Forks, Lordsburg Playa, and Shakespeare.
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.
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
Sender: