A dust storm warning has been issued for Chaves County due to areas of blowing dust. That warning is in place until 9:45 a.m. Friday. Sign up for our Newsletters Some areas are dealing with visibility less than a quarter mile with damaging west winds in excess of 60 miles per hour.

A massive dust storm in New Mexico swept across parts of the state Monday with nearly zero visibility and winds up to 45 miles an hour. Drivers were asked to shelter in place as officials tried to get cars off the interstate.