Headline:
Dust Storm Warning issued May 18 at 5:15PM CDT until May 18 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Dust Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a
* Dust Storm Warning for...
Central Randall County in the Panhandle of Texas...
* Until 715 PM CDT.
* At 514 PM CDT, a dust channel was over Canyon, and is nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong wind in
excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Satellite Imagery.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
Areas impacted include the city of Canyon and I-27 near and in
Canyon.
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.
Motorists should not drive into a dust storm. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!
SNM: AVISO DE TORMENTA DE POLVO hasta las 7:15 PM CDT. Espere reduccion de visibilidad.
AVISO DE TORMENTA DE POLVO hasta las 7:15 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: