Headline:
Dust Storm Warning issued July 6 at 7:01PM MDT until July 6 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Dust Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 6:01pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a
* Dust Storm Warning for...
West central Hidalgo County in southwestern New Mexico...
* Until 745 PM MDT.
* At 700 PM MDT, an area of blowing dust was over Road Forks.
HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong winds up
to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Department of Transportation traffic cameras.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
Locations impacted include...
Road Forks and Lordsburg Playa.
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.
Motorists should not drive into a dust storm. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!
SNM: AVISO DE TORMENTA DE POLVO hasta las 7:45 PM MDT. Espere reduccion de visibilidad.
AVISO DE TORMENTA DE POLVO hasta las 7:45 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:
Hidalgo, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: