Dust storms raged across New Mexico on Tuesday, snarling highway traffic as the National Weather Service pushed an emergency alert to cellphones that warned of zero-visibility conditions and adverse health consequences for infants and the elderly.

Another round of intense dust storms led to multiple crashes and at least three injuries along New Mexico highways and interstates Tuesday, officials said.

Dust storm warnings were in effect for parts of central New Mexico Tuesday as the National Weather Service (NWS) predicted up to 75 mph wind gusts and low humidity.