Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 15 at 2:59AM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 12:59am
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High
Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and
Rolling Plains.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions are likely due to blowing
dust. Power outages are also possible. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread blowing dust may result in
significant reductions to visibility.
Instruction:
Persons sensitive to dust should stay indoors until the dust
improves. Loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or
damaged by the wind should be secured in advance.
Area Description:
Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Hall; Childress; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Motley; Cottle; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby; Dickens; King; Yoakum; Terry; Lynn; Garza; Kent; Stonewall
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender: