Headline:
Dust Advisory issued May 18 at 4:28PM CDT until May 18 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 2:28pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Northwestern Armstrong County in the Panhandle of Texas...
Central Randall County in the Panhandle of Texas...
Carson County in the Panhandle of Texas...
Hutchinson County in the Panhandle of Texas...
Northwestern Gray County in the Panhandle of Texas...
Eastern Potter County in the Panhandle of Texas...
Southwestern Roberts County in the Panhandle of Texas...
* Until 630 PM CDT.
* At 422 PM CDT, a dust channel was over Mescalero Park, or near
Canyon, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong wind in excess
of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Satellite Imagery.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
This plume of dust is orginating near Canyon and spreading to the
northeast past Borger. Major impacted roads includ borth I-40 and I-
27.
Locations impacted include...
Amarillo, Pampa, Canyon, Borger, Panhandle, Fritch, Stinnett, White
Deer, Lake Tanglewood, Skellytown, Sanford, Buffalo Lake, Washburn,
Umbarger, Mescalero Park, Timbercreek Canyon, and Pantex.
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:
Armstrong, TX; Carson, TX; Gray, TX; Hutchinson, TX; Potter, TX; Randall, TX; Roberts, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
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