Dust Storm Warning Issued for Grant and Luna Counties in New Mexico
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Dust Storm Warning for southwestern New Mexico, including Deming and I-10, as visibility drops below a quarter mile.
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- Record type
- Dust Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern New Mexico
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS El Paso
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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwestern New Mexico.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM has issued a Dust Storm Warning for portions of southwestern New Mexico. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 3:00 PM MST.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southeastern Grant County and central Luna County. Impacted locations include:
- Deming
- Akela
- Gage
- Sunshine
- Rock Hound State Park
- Deming Ranchettes
- Spring Canyon State Park
Travelers on Interstate 10 throughout Luna County and Highway 11 south of Deming are specifically advised of hazardous conditions.
What You Should Do
Motorists are urged to avoid driving into dust storms. If you are caught in a storm, the NWS recommends the "Pull Aside, Stay Alive!" protocol:
- Pull your vehicle far off the road.
- Turn off all vehicle lights.
- Put the vehicle in park and keep your foot off the brake.
- Infants, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory issues should take extra precautions to avoid dust inhalation.
Expected Conditions
According to reports from the New Mexico State Police, blowing dust is currently present over Deming and along the I-10 corridor. Hazards include:
- Visibility: Reduced to less than a quarter mile, with sudden drops to near zero.
- Wind: Strong winds gusting between 40 and 50 mph.
- Impact: Dangerous and life-threatening travel conditions.
Timeline
The Dust Storm Warning was issued at 1:08 PM MST on February 18 and is scheduled to expire at 3:00 PM MST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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