National Weather ServiceNew MexicoBlowing Dust AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Blowing Dust Advisories in New Mexico
The National Weather Service issued 44 blowing dust advisories for New Mexico in 2025 and 7 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 3rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 20, 190% above the average of 7 for those months in 2008-2025. Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin was covered most often (86 times since 2008).
How many blowing dust advisories does New Mexico get?
Every blowing dust advisory that covered part of New Mexico. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 20 |
| 2025 | 44 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2008 | 4 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does New Mexico get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in New Mexico?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin | 86 | 39 | August 11, 2026 |
| Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley | 83 | 40 | August 11, 2026 |
| Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley | 58 | 30 | August 5, 2026 |
| Otero Mesa | 50 | 26 | August 11, 2026 |
| Northern Dona Ana County | 44 | 19 | August 11, 2026 |
| Lowlands of the Bootheel | 41 | 17 | July 11, 2026 |
| Southern Tularosa Basin | 38 | 1 | February 26, 2023 |
| Eddy County Plains | 32 | 17 | March 27, 2026 |
| Central Lea County | 29 | 15 | March 27, 2026 |
| Southeast Tularosa Basin | 28 | 28 | August 11, 2026 |
| Southern Lea County | 28 | 15 | March 27, 2026 |
| Northern Lea County | 27 | 14 | March 27, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a blowing dust advisory?
A blowing dust advisory means blowing dust will reduce visibility and make driving hazardous, below warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in New Mexico.