Headline:
Dust Advisory issued August 26 at 5:34PM MDT until August 26 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 4:34pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Bernalillo County in central New Mexico...
South Central Sandoval County in north central New Mexico...
* Until 615 PM MDT.
* At 534 PM MDT, an area of blowing dust was located 5 miles
southwest of Paradise Hills, or 9 miles northwest of Albuquerque,
moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Less than two miles visibility with strong winds in excess
of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
* Locations impacted include...
Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Corrales, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque,
Paradise Hills, Cabezon, Rio Rancho Intel Area, North Valley and
Vista Hills.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 145 and 162. Highway 550 near Mile
Marker 5. Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 225 and 238.
Instruction:
Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. PULL ASIDE
STAY ALIVE!
Area Description:
Bernalillo, NM; Sandoval, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov