Dust Advisory — Ector County, Texas
The National Weather Service issues this alert when conditions in the area meet its criteria — check the details below for what to expect.
Current Status
⚠️ Active: Dust Advisory
Dust Advisory issued August 13 at 6:44PM CDT until August 13 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a * Dust Advisory for... Ector County in western Texas... Andrews County in western Texas... Midland County in western Texas... Northeastern Winkler County in western Texas... Southwestern Martin County in western Texas... Northeastern Crane County in western Texas... Northwestern Upton County in western Texas... * Until 815 PM CDT. * At 644 PM CDT, a wall of dust was along a line extending from 8 miles southeast of Jal Airport to 7 miles west of West Odessa to 12 miles northwest of Crane, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong wind in excess of 50 mph. SOURCE...Doppler radar. IMPACT...Hazardous travel. * This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 94 and 147. Locations impacted include... Midland, Odessa, Andrews, Goldsmith, Midland International Air and Space Port, West Odessa, Cotton Flat, Warfield, Midland Airpark, Skywest Airport, Notrees, Odessa Schlemeyer Field, Frankel City,
Effective August 13, 2026 at 7:44 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 9:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Dust Advisory
Severity
moderate
Issued By
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 9:15 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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. Strong to severe thunderstorms are also possible behind this wall of dust. Keep updated with this quickly evolving situation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Dust Advisory mean for Ector County, Texas?
The National Weather Service issues this alert when conditions in the area meet its criteria — check the details below for what to expect.
Is this Dust Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 9:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Dust Advisory alerts for Ector County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Dust Advisory is also in effect for Winkler County, Andrews County, Crane County, Martin County, Midland County, Upton County.