Headline:
Dust Storm Warning issued May 18 at 3:21PM CDT until May 18 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Dust Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 1:21pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a
* Dust Storm Warning for...
Central Randall County in the Panhandle of Texas...
* Until 515 PM CDT.
* At 321 PM CDT, a dust channel was over Canyon, moving northeast at
10 mph.
HAZARD...Near zero visibility with strong wind in excess of 50
mph.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
Areas impacted are around the city of Canyon and south to soutwest
especially near the Hunggate Fire burn scar.
Locations impacted include...
Canyon.
Instruction:
Dust storms lead to dangerous driving conditions with visibility
reduced to near zero. If driving, avoid dust storms if possible. If
caught in one, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your
foot off the brake.
SNM: AVISO DE TORMENTA DE POLVO hasta las 5:15 PM CDT. Espere reduccion de visibilidad.
AVISO DE TORMENTA DE POLVO hasta las 5:15 PM CDT. Estar alerta para una reduccion repentina en visibilidad. Cuando la visibilidad disminuya, mueva su vehiculo fuera de la carretera. Apague las luces y mantenga su pie fuera del freno. Se recomienda enfaticamente el tomar precauciones para los infantes, ancianos y personas con problemas respiratorios.
Area Description:
Randall, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: