Clarendon, Texas – A dust storm warning is in effect along parts of U.S. Highway 287 until 2 p.m. CDT Sunday, threatening near-zero visibility for drivers across sections of the Texas Panhandle.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, blowing dust is affecting areas near Ashtola, Claude, Goodnight, and Clarendon along the U.S. 287 corridor. The warning indicates rapidly reduced visibility that could make travel dangerous for motorists.
The agency reports that the primary hazard is near-zero visibility caused by blowing dust. These conditions can develop quickly and make it difficult for drivers to see other vehicles, road signs, or lane markings.
Officials say the storm may threaten travel along U.S. 287, a major highway connecting several Panhandle communities. The warning area includes an estimated population of about 3,900 people.
The National Weather Service warns that dust storms can suddenly reduce visibility to almost nothing, creating dangerous driving conditions similar to heavy fog. Drivers traveling through the area are urged to slow down and be prepared for rapidly changing visibility.
Travel impacts may be especially significant for commuters, delivery drivers, and students traveling between Panhandle communities during the early afternoon hours.
The warning remains in effect until 2 p.m. CDT Sunday, and conditions may change quickly depending on wind and dust activity across the region.
Drivers encountering blowing dust are advised to reduce speed, increase following distance, and consider delaying travel until visibility improves.
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