Weather Alert in Texas
Dust Advisory issued June 15 at 2:17PM CDT until June 15 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Andrews, TX; Dawson, TX; Ector, TX; Gaines, TX; Martin, TX; Midland, TX
DESCRIPTION: 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... Southern Gaines County in western Texas... Martin County in western Texas... Southern Dawson County in western Texas... * Until 415 PM CDT. * At 217 PM CDT, a wall of dust was along a line extending from 8 miles south of Greenwood to 16 miles northwest of Midland to 6 miles east of Gaines County Airport, moving west at 25 mph. HAZARD...Less than two miles visibility with strong wind in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Public. IMPACT...Hazardous travel. * This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 102 and 157. Locations impacted include... Midland, Odessa, Andrews, Lamesa, Seminole, Greenwood, Stanton, Goldsmith, Lenorah, Midland International Air and Space Port, Gaines County Airport, West Odessa, Lamesa Municipal Airport, Los Ybanez, Cotton Flat, Patricia, Midland Airpark, McKenzie Lake, Penwell, and Stanton Municipal Aiport.
INSTRUCTION: 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.
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Weather Topic: What is Freezing Rain?
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Freezing rain is a condition where precipitation which has fallen in the form of
water droplets reaches temperatures which are below freezing and freezes upon
coming into contact
with surface objects. The result of this precipitation is a glaze of ice which
can be damaging to plants and man-made structures. A severe onset of freezing
rain which results in a very thick glaze of ice is known as an ice storm.
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Weather Topic: What is Hail?
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Hail is a form of precipitation which is recognized by large solid balls or
clumps of ice. Hail is created by thunderstorm clouds with strong updrafts of wind.
As the hailstones remain in the updraft, ice is deposited onto them until their
weight becomes heavy enough for them to fall to the earth's surface.
Hail storms can cause significant damage to crops, aircrafts, and man-made structures,
despite the fact that the duration is usually less than ten minutes.
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