Headline:
Dust Advisory issued June 2 at 7:53PM MDT until June 2 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 6:53pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Luna County in southwestern New Mexico...
* Until 845 PM MDT.
* At 751 PM MDT, a wall of dust was near Sunshine, moving south at
30 mph.
HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong wind in excess
of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Emergency management.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel, including Highway 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:
Luna, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov