Headline:
Dust Storm Warning issued April 27 at 1:59PM MDT until April 27 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Dust Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2025 - 12:59pm
Expires:
April 27, 2025 - 6:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a
* Dust Storm Warning for...
Luna County in southwestern New Mexico...
Northwestern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...
* Until 700 PM MDT.
* At 158 PM MDT, an area of blowing dust was over Columbus moving
northeast.
HAZARD...Near zero visibility with strong winds up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Law enforcement.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
* This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 in New Mexico between mile markers 55 and 104.
Interstate 25 in New Mexico between mile markers 39 and 50.
Locations impacted include...
Spring Canyon State Park, Nutt, Macho Springs Wind Farm, Hatch,
Garfield, Carzalia Valley, Sunshine, Cookes Peak, Akela, Hermanas,
Gage, Columbus, Salem, Rock Hound State Park, Uvas Valley, Camp
Ramsey, and Deming.
Instruction:
Dust storms lead to dangerous driving conditions with visibility
reduced to near zero. If driving, avoid dust storms if possible. If
caught in one, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your
foot off the brake.
Motorists should not drive into a dust storm. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!
Area Description:
Dona Ana, NM; Luna, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM