High fire and dust storm danger Tuesday in New Mexico
Meteorologist Brandon Richards | KOB
Updated: April 1, 2025 - 7:38 PM Published: April 1, 2025 - 1:47 PM
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Brandon Richards’ Midday Weather Forecast for New Mexico | April 1, 2025
A dust storm advisory is in effect for major parts of New Mexico. See the latest conditions at KOB.com/Weather.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A dust storm advisory is now in effect Tuesday for some of the major parts of New Mexico.
A red flag warning and a high wind warning are in effect across much of the state. “Hazardous to dangerous travel conditions” are in the forecast with the potential for dust storms that could last for several hours in places like southeastern New Mexico, according to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque.
As a result, power companies are mulling possible shutoffs but haven’t said for sure:
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Utility companies mull power shutoffs in high winds
The shutoffs are done to mitigate the wildfire risk power lines pose.
