Dust Storm Warning Issued for Southern Colorado Counties
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Dust Storm Warning for Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Huerfano, and Rio Grande counties in Colorado, with near zero visibility and strong winds expected.
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- Record type
- Dust Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Colorado
- Issued
- May 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pueblo CO
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Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Colorado.
Dust Storm Warning in Southern Colorado
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Dust Storm Warning. This warning is effective immediately and was sent at 5:12 PM MDT on May 5, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Huerfano, and Rio Grande counties in Colorado. Impacted locations include Alamosa, San Luis Valley Airport, Monte Vista, Sanford, La Jara, Blanca, Alamosa East, Fort Garland, Blanca Peak, and Bountiful. Highways 17, 160, and 285 are also noted as affected.
What You Should Do
Dust storms lead to dangerous driving conditions with visibility reduced to near zero. 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.
Expected Conditions
Expect near zero visibility with strong winds in excess of 50 mph, as reported by trained weather spotters and Emergency Management.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 5:12 PM MDT on May 5, 2026, and expires at 6:15 PM MDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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