Haboob tears across New Mexico with near-zero visibility, shutting down interstates

The dust storm, known meteorologically as a haboob, swept across Deming and Doña Ana counties in New Mexico at a breakneck pace with near-zero visibility and winds of 45 mph.

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CNN. A haboob, or dust storm, swept across southwest New Mexico on Monday, pushing visibility down to near zero. - National Weather Service El Paso

It was a wild day in Albuquerque with horrible winds and dust.

Sadly, we are in tough shape here as it is so very dry. Fire danger here is great. Find Current Fire Restrictions

CNN Reports:

A fast-moving dust storm shrouded southwestern New Mexico and parts of northern Mexico in darkness Monday morning, prompting an emergency alert for drivers to “shelter in place” as officials tried to get cars off the interstate.

The dust storm, known meteorologically as a haboob, swept across Deming and Doña Ana counties in New Mexico at a breakneck pace with near-zero visibility and winds of 45 mph, the National Weather Service warned. More Here

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