National Weather ServiceTexasDust Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Dust Storm Warnings in Texas
The National Weather Service issued 79 dust storm warnings for Texas in 2025 and 8 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 3rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 13, 60% above the average of 8 for those months in 2008-2025. El Paso was covered most often (39 times since 2008).
How many dust storm warnings does Texas get?
Every dust storm warning that covered part of Texas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 13 |
| 2025 | 79 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 |
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 2008-2025; 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 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 39 | 38 | August 18, 2025 |
| Hudspeth | 23 | 23 | May 13, 2025 |
| Martin | 19 | 16 | July 6, 2026 |
| Reeves | 19 | 19 | July 6, 2026 |
| Ward | 18 | 17 | July 6, 2026 |
| Pecos | 17 | 15 | July 6, 2026 |
| Ector | 16 | 14 | July 6, 2026 |
| Midland | 16 | 14 | July 6, 2026 |
| Andrews | 15 | 12 | July 6, 2026 |
| Crane | 15 | 13 | July 6, 2026 |
| Upton | 14 | 13 | July 6, 2026 |
| Howard | 13 | 10 | July 6, 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.
The latest dust storm warnings for Texas in AreaZine's record
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningJuly 5, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Eddy, Lea, Culberson and 6 more, NM and TX
Expired 12:15 a.m. CDT, July 6, 2026
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningJuly 5, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Lea, Andrews, Crane and 13 more, NM and TX
Expired 10:45 p.m. CDT, July 5, 2026
NWS San AngeloWarningJuly 5, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Coke, Coleman, Concho and 4 more, TX
Expired 9:30 p.m. CDT, July 5, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningMay 18, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Randall, TX
Expired 7:15 p.m. CDT, May 18, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningMay 18, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Randall, TX
Expired 5:15 p.m. CDT, May 18, 2026
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningMay 15, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Borden and Dawson, TX
Expired 7:30 p.m. CDT, May 15, 2026
NWS LubbockWarningMay 15, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Garza and Lynn, TX
Expired 7:30 p.m. CDT, May 15, 2026
NWS LubbockWarningMay 15, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Terry and Yoakum, TX
Expired 5:45 p.m. CDT, May 15, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a dust storm warning?
A dust storm warning means blowing dust will cut visibility to a quarter mile or less, a severe danger to drivers. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Texas.