Headline:
Dust Advisory issued May 18 at 3:04PM CDT until May 18 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 1:04pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Central Randall County in the Panhandle of Texas...
Southeastern Potter County in the Panhandle of Texas...
* Until 430 PM CDT.
* At 303 PM CDT, a dust channel was over Mescalero Park, or 6 miles
north of Canyon, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Less than one half mile visibility with strong wind in
excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Satellite Imagery.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
This is impacting areas around Canyon up along I-27 into central
Amarillo.
Locations impacted include...
Amarillo, Canyon, Lake Tanglewood, Mescalero Park, and Timbercreek
Canyon.
Instruction:
Blowing dust brings reduced visibility, leading to dangerous driving
conditions. If driving, avoid blowing dust if possible. If caught in
dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep
your foot off the brake.
Area Description:
Potter, TX; Randall, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: