Headline:
Dust Advisory issued May 13 at 2:57PM MDT until May 13 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 1:57pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
West central Hidalgo County in southwestern New Mexico...
* Until 400 PM MDT.
* At 256 PM MDT, an area of blowing dust was over Steins.
HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong winds up to 50
mph.
SOURCE...Department of Transportation traffic cameras.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel, especially along Interstate 10.
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:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov