Blowing Dust Advisory
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY
NWS MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
552 PM MST MON FEB 16 2026
TXZ045-046-050-059-060-274-180300-
/O.EXT.KMAF.DU.Y.0001.260217T1700Z-260218T0300Z/
1000 AM MST TUE FEB 17 2026
Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Loving-Winkler-Reeves County Plains-
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CST TUESDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
up to 50 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility
between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected.
* WHERE...Andrews, Dawson, Gaines, Loving, and Winkler Counties, and
Reeves County Plains.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
A sudden gust of wind could drop visibility to near zero
instantly. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the
steering wheel.
Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. Slow
down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance between
you and other vehicles.
$$
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY
NWS MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
552 PM MST MON FEB 16 2026
NMZ034-TXZ272-278-180300-
/O.EXT.KMAF.DU.Y.0001.260217T1700Z-260218T0300Z/
1000 AM MST TUE FEB 17 2026
Southern Lea County NM-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor TX-Davis
Mountains Foothills TX-
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ TO
8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ TO 8 PM MST
/9 PM CST/ TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind
Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...In New Mexico, Southern Lea County. In Texas, Davis
Mountains Foothills and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor.
* WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
A sudden gust of wind could drop visibility to near zero
instantly. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the
steering wheel.
Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. Slow
down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance between
you and other vehicles.
$$
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY
NWS MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
552 PM MST MON FEB 16 2026
NMZ028-029-033-TXZ273-180300-
/O.EXT.KMAF.DU.Y.0001.260217T1700Z-260218T0300Z/
1000 AM MST TUE FEB 17 2026
Eddy County Plains NM-Northern Lea County NM-Central Lea County
NM-Eastern Culberson County TX-
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ TO 8 PM
MST /9 PM CST/ TUESDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ TO
8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory,
visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust
expected.
* WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties, and
Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County.
* WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
A sudden gust of wind could drop visibility to near zero
instantly. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Blowing dust
can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in areas where
bare fields exist.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is
possible.
Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. Slow
down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance between
you and other vehicles.
$$
