Headline:
Dust Advisory issued April 1 at 12:43PM MDT until April 1 at 2:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 11:43am
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
West central Hidalgo County in southwestern New Mexico...
* Until 245 PM MDT.
* At 1242 PM MDT, an area of blowing dust was over Steins.
HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong winds up to 45
mph.
SOURCE...Department of Transportation traffic cameras.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel along Interstate 10 west of 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: