Headline:
Dust Advisory issued May 13 at 2:45PM MDT until May 13 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 1:45pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Bernalillo County in central New Mexico...
Northeastern Valencia County in central New Mexico...
Southeastern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico...
* Until 315 PM MDT.
* At 245 PM MDT, a wall of dust was located along a line from 6 miles
northwest of Mariposa to over El Cerro Mission, moving northeast at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility, alongside gusty winds.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
* Locations impacted include...
Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, Bernalillo, Valencia, Corrales,
Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, Bosque Farms and Tijeras.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 150 and 177. Highway 550 between
Mile Markers 1 and 18. Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 200 and
253.
Instruction:
Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. PULL ASIDE
STAY ALIVE!
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.
Area Description:
Bernalillo, NM; Sandoval, NM; Valencia, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov