Headline:
Dust Advisory issued May 25 at 4:49PM MDT until May 25 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 3:49pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
West central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...
* Until 530 PM MDT.
* At 447 PM MDT, blowing dust was pushing out ahead of a strong
thunderstorm over the desert southwest of Las Cruces. The dust
will impact portions of I-10 west of Las Cruces shortly.
HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong wind in excess
of 50 mph.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
Locations impacted include...
Mesilla, Fairacres, Picacho, Corralitos, and Mesilla Valley Bosque
State Park.
Instruction:
Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. PULL ASIDE
STAY ALIVE!
Strong to severe thunderstorms are also possible behind this dust
channel. Keep updated with this quickly evolving situation.
Area Description:
Dona Ana, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov