National Weather ServiceNew MexicoDust Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Dust Storm Warnings in New Mexico
The National Weather Service issued 214 dust storm warnings for New Mexico in 2025 and 18 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 1st most of any state. 2026 through September: 32, 80% above the average of 18 for those months in 2008-2025. Hidalgo was covered most often (104 times since 2008).
How many dust storm warnings does New Mexico get?
Every dust storm warning that covered part of New Mexico. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 32 |
| 2025 | 214 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo | 104 | 87 | August 19, 2026 |
| Luna | 85 | 77 | August 19, 2026 |
| Dona Ana | 79 | 78 | August 8, 2026 |
| Chaves | 57 | 57 | June 15, 2025 |
| Otero | 49 | 47 | August 8, 2026 |
| Grant | 30 | 30 | August 19, 2026 |
| Eddy | 22 | 22 | July 6, 2026 |
| Sierra | 18 | 16 | May 13, 2025 |
| Lea | 15 | 15 | July 6, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 12 | 12 | April 2, 2025 |
| Roosevelt | 10 | 10 | March 18, 2025 |
| San Juan | 10 | 0 | May 29, 2022 |
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.
The latest dust storm warnings for New Mexico in AreaZine's record
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa TeresaWarningAugust 19, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Grant, Hidalgo and Luna, NM
Expired 6:15 p.m. MDT, August 19, 2026
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa TeresaWarningAugust 11, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Luna, NM
Expired 7:00 p.m. MDT, August 11, 2026
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa TeresaWarningAugust 7, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Dona Ana and Otero, NM
Expired 7:30 p.m. MDT, August 7, 2026
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa TeresaWarningAugust 5, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Grant and Hidalgo, NM
Expired 7:30 p.m. MDT, August 5, 2026
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa TeresaWarningAugust 4, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Hidalgo, NM
Expired 7:30 p.m. MDT, August 4, 2026
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa TeresaWarningAugust 3, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Hidalgo, NM
Expired 6:00 p.m. MDT, August 3, 2026
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa TeresaWarningAugust 1, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Grant and Hidalgo, NM
Expired 7:30 p.m. MDT, August 1, 2026
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa TeresaWarningJuly 24, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Hidalgo, NM
Expired 7:00 p.m. MDT, July 24, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a dust storm warning?
A dust storm warning means blowing dust will cut visibility to a quarter mile or less, a severe danger to drivers. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in New Mexico.