Dust Storm Warning Issued for Alamosa and Surrounding Counties in Colorado
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NOAA issued it on May 14, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Dust Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Alamosa, Conejos, and Costilla counties in Colorado, effective until 5:15 PM MDT on May 5, 2026, with visibility dropping below a quarter mile and winds exceeding 50 mph.
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- Record type
- Dust Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Colorado
- Issued
- May 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pueblo CO
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Colorado.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pueblo, CO, has issued a Dust Storm Warning. This alert is effective from 4:39 PM MDT on May 5, 2026, until 5:15 PM MDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Alamosa, CO; Conejos, CO; and Costilla, CO. Specific locations include Alamosa, San Luis Valley Airport, Blanca, Alamosa East, Fort Garland, and Blanca Peak. Highways 17 and 160 are expected to be impacted.
What You Should Do
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. Infants, the elderly, and those with respiratory issues are urged to take precautions.
Expected Conditions
The hazard includes less than a quarter mile visibility with strong winds in excess of 50 mph. This information is based on reports from trained weather spotters.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 4:39 PM MDT on May 5, 2026, and is expected to end at 5:15 PM MDT on May 5, 2026.
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