Video shows an intense dust storm in New Mexico engulfing a car, completely blocking the driver's view of the road. This dust storm is meteorologically known as a huboob. The National Weather Service released a blowing dust advisory for Southwestern New Mexico and Far West Texas, and an emergency alert told drivers to shelter in place. High wind warnings were in effect with near zero visibility and wind gusts up to 45 miles per hour, prompting state officials to close parts of sighting dangerous, life-threatening travel conditions.
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An intense dust storm, meteorologically known as a haboob, swept across southwestern New Mexico and far west Texas.