Headline:
Dust Advisory issued July 15 at 2:26PM MDT until July 15 at 4:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 1:26pm
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
West central Otero County in south central New Mexico...
Northeastern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...
* Until 430 PM MDT.
* At 224 PM MDT, an area of blowing dust is expected over White
Sands National Park shortly due to a thunderstorm outflow moving
south across the Tularosa Basin. U.S. 54 and U.S. 70 will be
impacted by dust from White Sands.
HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong winds up to 50
mph.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
Locations impacted include...
White Sands National Park, Alamogordo, Holloman Air Force Base, Boles
Acres, and Lake Lucero.
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; Otero, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: