Dust Advisory — Hudspeth County, Texas
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 7 at 6:41PM MDT until August 7 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Dust Advisory for... Southwestern Otero County in south central New Mexico... Southern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico... Northwestern Hudspeth County in western Texas... El Paso County in western Texas... * Until 845 PM MDT. * At 641 PM MDT, an area of blowing dust was over West El Paso. HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong winds up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Detected by National Weather Service meteorologists. IMPACT...Hazardous travel. * This includes the following highways... Interstate 10 in New Mexico between mile markers 122 and 164. Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 1 and 46. Interstate 25 in New Mexico between mile markers 2 and 6. Highway 70 in New Mexico between mile markers 150 and 151. Highway 54 in New Mexico between mile markers 1 and 27. Locations impacted include... West El Paso, East El Paso, Central El Paso, Northeast El Paso, Far East El Paso, Mission Valley, Chaparral, Clint
Effective August 7, 2026 at 8:41 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 10:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Dust Advisory
Severity
moderate
Issued By
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 10:45 PM ET
Last Checked
17 minutes ago
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.
Also In Effect For
This same Dust Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Dust Advisory mean for Hudspeth County, Texas?
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 (17 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 10:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Dust Advisory alerts for Hudspeth County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Dust Advisory is also in effect for Dona Ana County.