Dust Advisory Issued for Northwestern Hidalgo County Until 3 PM MDT
A Dust Advisory is in effect for northwestern Hidalgo County, New Mexico, until 3:00 PM MDT today, October 11, with hazardous driving conditions expected due to blowing dust and strong winds.
Drivers in northwestern Hidalgo County, New Mexico, should be aware of hazardous conditions due to a Dust Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in El Paso. The advisory is in effect until 3:00 PM MDT today, October 11, 2026.
An area of blowing dust was detected over Interstate 10 within the Lordsburg Playa at 1:01 PM MDT. This advisory covers northwestern Hidalgo County, including Steins, Road Forks, and the Lordsburg Playa. Interstate 10 between mile markers 1 and 20 is specifically impacted.
The hazard includes visibility less than two miles and strong winds up to 45 mph. These conditions create dangerous driving. The National Weather Service advises drivers to 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.
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