Dust Advisory — Loving 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 5:43PM CDT until August 13 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a * Dust Advisory for... Southwestern Ector County in western Texas... Central Reeves County in southwestern Texas... Ward County in western Texas... Southern Winkler County in western Texas... Northwestern Crane County in western Texas... Southeastern Loving County in western Texas... * Until 630 PM CDT. * At 542 PM CDT, a dust channel was near Barstow, or 12 miles northeast of Pecos, moving north at 5 mph. HAZARD...Less than two miles visibility with strong wind in excess of 50 mph. SOURCE...Doppler radar. IMPACT...Hazardous travel. * This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 33 and 98. Locations impacted include... Pecos, Monahans, Wink, Thorntonville, Barstow, Pyote, Wickett, Pecos Municipal Airport, Roy Hurd Memorial Airport, Monahans Sandhills State Park, and Winkler County Airport.
Effective August 13, 2026 at 6:43 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Dust Advisory
Severity
moderate
Issued By
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Last Checked
23 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 dust channel. Keep updated with this quickly evolving situation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Dust Advisory mean for Loving 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 (23 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Dust Advisory alerts for Loving County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Dust Advisory is also in effect for Ward County, Reeves County.