National Weather ServiceTexasDust AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Dust Advisories in Texas
The National Weather Service issued 36 dust advisories for Texas in 2025 and 18 a year on average in 2018-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 3rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 27, 57% above the average of 17 for those months in 2008-2025. El Paso was covered most often (75 times since 2018).
How many dust advisories does Texas get?
Every dust advisory that covered part of Texas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 27 |
| 2025 | 36 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2018 | 1 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Texas get them?
Sum of 2018-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Texas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2018 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 75 | 49 | September 1, 2026 |
| Martin | 49 | 26 | September 4, 2026 |
| Andrews | 46 | 29 | September 4, 2026 |
| Ector | 44 | 29 | September 4, 2026 |
| Midland | 44 | 27 | September 4, 2026 |
| Howard | 39 | 20 | July 6, 2026 |
| Upton | 37 | 22 | September 4, 2026 |
| Glasscock | 36 | 21 | July 6, 2026 |
| Crane | 33 | 20 | September 4, 2026 |
| Gaines | 29 | 17 | July 6, 2026 |
| Reagan | 28 | 17 | July 6, 2026 |
| Winkler | 27 | 20 | August 13, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a dust advisory?
A dust advisory means blowing dust or sand will cut visibility to between a quarter mile and one mile, a hazard to drivers. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Texas.