Dust Advisory — Luna County, New Mexico
The National Weather Service issues this alert when conditions in the area meet its criteria — check the details below for what to expect.
Current Status
⚠️ Active: Dust Advisory
Dust Advisory issued August 31 at 6:32PM MDT until August 31 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Dust Advisory for... Southern Luna County in southwestern New Mexico... Southwestern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico... * Until 800 PM MDT. * At 630 PM MDT, an area of blowing dust was over Columbus, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong winds up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Detected by National Weather Service meteorologists. IMPACT...Hazardous travel. * Motorists along Highway 9 east and west of Columbus and along Highway 11 north of Columbus could experience reduction in visibilities making driving briefly hazardous. Locations impacted include... Columbus, Afton, Carzalia Valley, Hermanas, Sunshine, Union Pacific Intermodal Terminal, Afton Generating Plant, Camp Ramsey, Spring Canyon State Park, Mount Riley, Aden Crater, Camel Mountain, and Kilbourne Hole.
Effective August 31, 2026 at 8:32 PM ET · Expires August 31, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Dust Advisory
Severity
moderate
Issued By
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Expires
August 31, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Blowing dust brings reduced visibility, leading to dangerous driving conditions. If driving, avoid blowing dust if possible. If caught in dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your foot off the brake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Dust Advisory mean for Luna County, New Mexico?
The National Weather Service issues this alert when conditions in the area meet its criteria — check the details below for what to expect.
Is this Dust Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 31, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Dust Advisory alerts for Luna County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Dust Advisory is also in effect for Dona Ana County.