New Mexico Moderate Dust Advisory | Effective 07/14/2026 18:27

Headline: 
Dust Advisory issued July 14 at 7:27PM MDT until July 14 at 8:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Dust Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 14, 2026 - 6:27pm
Expires: 
July 14, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Dust Advisory for... Southern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico... Luna County in southwestern New Mexico... Western Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico... Eastern Hidalgo County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 830 PM MDT. * At 724 PM MDT, a wall of dust is moving north from the International Border, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong wind in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Doppler radar. IMPACT...Hazardous travel, especially on I-10, Hwy-9 and Hwy-11. Locations impacted include... Columbus, Deming, Akela, Carzalia Valley, Hermanas, Gage, Sunshine, Rock Hound State Park, Camp Ramsey, Spring Canyon State Park, and Camel Mountain.
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: 
Dona Ana, NM; Grant, NM; Hidalgo, NM; Luna, NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM