Canada: Dust Storm Blankets Southern Manitoba, Causing Hazardous Conditions 2

Canadian weather authorities issued a rare dust storm warning Thursday, May 14 for a wide swath of southern Manitoba, including Winnipeg and the Red River Valley. Strong westerly winds gusting up to 100 km/h sent dust swirling across the region, suddenly dropping visibility to dangerous levels in some areas. Authorities urged drivers to turn on headlights and reduce speed. Dust storm warnings are considered uncommon in the province.

Canada: Dust Storm Blankets Southern Manitoba, Causing Hazardous Conditions

Canadian weather authorities issued a rare dust storm warning Thursday, May 14 for a wide swath of southern Manitoba, including Winnipeg and the Red River Valley. Strong westerly winds gusting up to 100 km/h sent dust swirling across the region, suddenly dropping visibility to dangerous levels in some areas. Authorities urged drivers to turn on headlights and reduce speed. Dust storm warnings are considered uncommon in the province.

Spain: Orange Weather Warning Issued as High Winds and Dust Hit Canary Islands 3

Powerful winds whipped up thick dust and caused severe coastal conditions across the Canary Islands on Friday, February 27, prompting an orange weather warning from AEMET. The atmospheric instability forced the postponement of several carnival events in Gran Tarajal, as authorities prioritized public safety amid the hazardous gusts and reduced visibility.

Spain: Orange Weather Warning Issued as High Winds and Dust Hit Canary Islands 2

Powerful winds whipped up thick dust and caused severe coastal conditions across the Canary Islands on Friday, February 27, prompting an orange weather warning from AEMET. The atmospheric instability forced the postponement of several carnival events in Gran Tarajal, as authorities prioritized public safety amid the hazardous gusts and reduced visibility.

Spain: Orange Weather Warning Issued as High Winds and Dust Hit Canary Islands

Powerful winds whipped up thick dust and caused severe coastal conditions across the Canary Islands on Friday, February 27, prompting an orange weather warning from AEMET. The atmospheric instability forced the postponement of several carnival events in Gran Tarajal, as authorities prioritized public safety amid the hazardous gusts and reduced visibility.

US: Dust Storm Rolls Through West Texas 3

A dust storm rolled across West Texas on Thursday, November 20, reducing visibility.

US: Dust Storm Rolls Through West Texas 2

A dust storm rolled across West Texas on Thursday, November 20, reducing visibility.

US: Dust Storm Rolls Through West Texas

A dust storm rolled across West Texas on Thursday, November 20, reducing visibility.

RECAP: Dust Storms Disrupt Burning Man Festival in Nevada

Severe dust storms and high winds disrupted Nevada’s Burning Man festival over the weekend, damaging campsites and art installations, halting flights, and causing long traffic delays. Conditions improved Monday, but thunderstorms and potential flooding are expected through midweek.

US: Major Dust Storm Hits Southern Arizona, Worsening Air Quality

On August 21, 2025, a major dust storm swept through southern Arizona, affecting cities including Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, and Surprise. Air quality deteriorated sharply, posing health risks such as respiratory problems and eye irritation. Residents were advised to stay indoors, close windows, and wear N95 masks if going outside.

US: Major Dust Storm Hits Southern Arizona, Worsening Air Quality 2

On August 21, 2025, a major dust storm swept through southern Arizona, affecting cities including Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, and Surprise. Air quality deteriorated sharply, posing health risks such as respiratory problems and eye irritation. Residents were advised to stay indoors, close windows, and wear N95 masks if going outside.

US: South Dakota Slammed by Multiple Tornadoes

Multiple tornadoes touched down in South Dakota on Monday, July 28. Tornado sightings were reported near Gregory, Burke, and Dixon.

US: Massive Shelf Cloud Caught on Time-Lapse Video Over Orland Park, Illinois

Severe thunderstorms swept through Chicago on Wednesday, July 16, bringing wind gusts up to 67 mph. The storm caused damage, including downed trees, power outages, and flight disruptions. This video captures a massive shelf cloud looming over the sky in Orland Park.

US: Dust Storm Sweeps Through Southern Arizona

A dust storm swept through southern Arizona on Monday, June 30, prompting a dust storm warning.

Australia: Dust Storm Hits NSW, Triggering Poor Air Quality in Sydney

A dust storm sweeping in from South Australia reached coastal New South Wales on Tuesday morning, shrouding towns in a yellowish haze, reducing visibility in some areas, and triggering very poor air quality across Sydney.

US: Tornado-Warned Storm Sweeps Northern Texas, Whipping Up Dust in Dickens

A tornado-warned storm moved through northern Texas on Sunday, May 25, bringing strong winds, and tornado threats, whipping up dust in Dickens.

US: Rare Dust Storm Hits Parts of Indiana, Disrupting Transportation

An intense dust storm swept across the Chicago metropolitan area and parts of Indiana on Friday, May 16, reducing visibility and disrupting transportation.

US: Dust Storm Sweeps Through Chicago Visibility Severely Reduced

An intense dust storm swept across the Chicago metropolitan area and parts of Indiana on Friday, May 16, reducing visibility and disrupting transportation.

US: Rare Dust Storm Hits Parts of Indiana, Disrupting Transportation 2

An intense dust storm swept across the Chicago metropolitan area and parts of Indiana on Friday, May 16, reducing visibility and disrupting transportation.

US: Huge Dust Cloud Kicked up by Winds Amid Tornado-Warned Storm in Nebraska 3

Severe storms swept through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa on Thursday, April 17, resulting in significant damage and reports of multiple tornadoes. The video shows damaging winds whipping up dust in York County, Nebraska, where a tornado watch was in effect.

US: Multiple Tornadoes Reported in Nebraska and Iowa

Multiple tornadoes and dust clouds were reported in Nebraska and Iowa on April 17, due to supercell thunderstorms. A video captures a rotating storm cloud about 10 miles west of I-29 in Bartlett, Fremont County, Iowa, moments before a possible tornado fully rotated.

US: Huge Dust Cloud Kicked up by Winds Amid Tornado-Warned Storm in Nebraska 2

Severe storms swept through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa on Thursday, April 17, resulting in significant damage and reports of multiple tornadoes. The video shows damaging winds whipping up dust in York County, Nebraska, where a tornado watch was in effect.

US: Huge Dust Cloud Kicked up by Winds Amid Tornado-Warned Storm in Nebraska

Severe storms swept through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa on Thursday, April 17 resulting in significant damage and reports of multiple tornadoes. The video shows a dust cloud kicked up by strong winds in Dodge County, Nebraska. A tornado warning was issued for the county, but no tornado was confirmed there.

US: New Mexico Dust Storms Force Highway Closures, Low Visibility 5

Dust storms hit New Mexico on Tuesday, March 18, forcing the closure of interstates and highways across the state and causing low visibility. A dust storm warning was issued in places like the Albuquerque metro area and Roswell.

US: New Mexico Dust Storms Force Highway Closures, Low Visibility 4

Dust storms hit New Mexico on Tuesday, March 18, forcing the closure of interstates and highways across the state and causing low visibility. A dust storm warning was issued in places like the Albuquerque metro area and Roswell.

US: New Mexico Dust Storms Force Highway Closures, Low Visibility 3

Dust storms hit New Mexico on Tuesday, March 18, forcing the closure of interstates and highways across the state and causing low visibility. A dust storm warning was issued in places like the Albuquerque metro area and Roswell.

US: New Mexico Dust Storms Force Highway Closures, Low Visibility 2

Dust storms hit New Mexico on Tuesday, March 18, forcing the closure of interstates and highways across the state and causing low visibility. A dust storm warning was issued in places like the Albuquerque metro area and Roswell.

US: New Mexico Dust Storms Force Highway Closures, Low Visibility

Dust storms hit New Mexico on Tuesday, March 18, forcing the closure of interstates and highways across the state and causing low visibility. A dust storm warning was issued in places like the Albuquerque metro area and Roswell.

US: Low Visibility and Dangerous Driving Conditions as Dust Storm Hits Texas and New Mexico

Strong winds swept across Texas and New Mexico on March 6, prompting a dust storm warning due to low visibility and hazardous driving conditions. The National Weather Service issued the warning until 5 p.m., citing the dangers posed by blowing dust.

US: Dust Storms Blanket Texas as Severe Weather Hits Southern Plains

Powerful storms bringing strong winds swept through the southern Plains on Tuesday, March 4, whipping up dust storms in Texas, causing near-zero visibility and road closures.

US: Dust Storms Slam Texas and New Mexico, Causing Travel Hazardous 3

Powerful winds whipped up dust storms across Texas and New Mexico on Monday, March 3, reducing visibility and forcing highway closures. A dust storm warning and a blowing dust advisory were in effect in the area.

US: Dust Storms Slam Texas and New Mexico, Causing Travel Hazardous 2

Powerful winds whipped up dust storms across Texas and New Mexico on Monday, March 3, reducing visibility and forcing highway closures. A dust storm warning and a blowing dust advisory were in effect in the area.

US: Dust Storms Slam Texas and New Mexico, Causing Travel Hazardous

Powerful winds whipped up dust storms across Texas and New Mexico on Monday, March 3, reducing visibility and forcing highway closures. A dust storm warning and a blowing dust advisory were in effect in the area.

US: Dust Storm And High Winds Sweeps Through West And North Texas

High winds and blowing dust swept through West and North Texas on Friday, January 17, amid weather advisories.

US: Arctic Front Brings Snow And Freezing Temperatures To Southeast Wisconsin

An arctic front moved into Wisconsin on Wednesday, December 11, bringing snow and subzero temperatures. The National Weather Service issued a Cold Weather Advisory for most of the southeastern region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Prompts State Of Emergency Declarations In Northeast Ohio

Lake-effect snow buried northern parts of the U.S. over the weekend, bringing below-freezing temperatures. Much of Ohio experienced several inches of snowfall, leading to snow warnings across the region. Following a severe winter storm on Sunday, December 1, a state of emergency was declared in several northeastern counties.

US: Dust Storm Reduces Visibility In Idaho-Washington Area, Triggering Multiple Crashes

A dust storm hit around Washington-Idaho border on Friday, October 4. Strong winds with dust caused hazardous road conditions, low visibility, and multiple crashes on US Highway 95 near Genesse, Idaho.

China: Vehicle Encounters Severe Sandstorm On Highway In Guazhou, Gansu

On September 21, 2024, in Guazhou, Gansu Province, northwestern China, a video captured a vehicle encountering a severe sandstorm on a fast-moving highway. The sky was filled with thick, swirling yellow dust, making visibility extremely poor as waves of sand swept across the road. As the vehicle pushed through the storm, the view became entirely engulfed in yellow, obscuring everything in sight. The filmer later reflected on the experience, expressing relief at having made it through safely, saying, "Looking back at this video, it felt incredibly dangerous."

US: Monsoon Storms Bring Heavy Rain And Haboob To Parts Of Southern Arizona 2

A round of severe thunderstorms hit the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas in Arizona on Sunday, July 21, bringing heavy rain and gusts that caused dust storms. A dust storm warning was issued for Maricopa County.

US: Monsoon Storms Bring Heavy Rain And Haboob To Parts Of Southern Arizona 3

A round of severe thunderstorms hit the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas in Arizona on Sunday, July 21, bringing heavy rain and gusts that caused dust storms. A dust storm warning was issued for Maricopa County.

US: Monsoon Storms Bring Heavy Rain And Haboob To Parts Of Southern Arizona

A round of severe thunderstorms hit the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas in Arizona on Sunday, July 21, bringing heavy rain and gusts that caused dust storms. A dust storm warning was issued for Maricopa County.

US: Dust Storm Hits Tucson, Air Quality Alert Issued For Pima County 2

An intense monsoon storm swept through Southern Arizona on Thursday, July 11, blowing dust to the Tucson area and leaving more than 10,000 homes without power. The NWS issued an Air Quality Alert and Dust Blowing Watch, and the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) issued a Dust Action Day for the Tucson Metro area.

US: Dust Storm Hits Tucson, Air Quality Alert Issued For Pima County

An intense monsoon storm swept through Southern Arizona on Thursday, July 11, blowing dust to the Tucson area and leaving more than 10,000 homes without power. The NWS issued an Air Quality Alert and Dust Blowing Watch, and the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) issued a Dust Action Day for the Tucson Metro area.

US: Double Rainbow Spotted Over Tucson After Intense Dust Storm

A double rainbow was spotted over Tucson, Arizona, on Thursday, July 11, after an intense monsoon storm hit the area.

US: Massive Dust Storm Prompts Warnings In New Mexico 3

Strong winds from thunderstorms triggered a massive dust storm in New Mexico on Wednesday, June 19, prompting a series of Dust Storm Warnings for southern New Mexico around the Interstate 10 corridor from the National Weather Service. A massive pile-up that injured some motorists outside Albuquerque on Interstate 25 may have been due to poor visibility from the dust, according to local reports.

US: Massive Dust Storm Prompts Warnings In New Mexico 2

Strong winds from thunderstorms triggered a massive dust storm in New Mexico on Wednesday, June 19, prompting a series of Dust Storm Warnings for southern New Mexico around the Interstate 10 corridor from the National Weather Service. A massive pile-up that injured some motorists outside Albuquerque on Interstate 25 may have been due to poor visibility from the dust, according to local reports.

US: Massive Dust Storm Prompts Warnings In New Mexico

Strong winds from thunderstorms triggered a massive dust storm in New Mexico on Wednesday, June 19, prompting a series of Dust Storm Warnings for southern New Mexico around the Interstate 10 corridor from the National Weather Service. A massive pile-up that injured some motorists outside Albuquerque on Interstate 25 may have been due to poor visibility from the dust, according to local reports.

US: Dust Storm Warning Issued For Parts Of New Mexico 2

A dust storm warning was issued for El Paso and the surrounding area, affecting parts of Texas and New Mexico.

US: Dust Storm Warning Issued For Parts Of New Mexico

A dust storm warning was issued for El Paso and the surrounding area, affecting parts of Texas and New Mexico.

US: Multiple Tornadoes Reported In Western Texas 2

Multiple tornadoes were reported in western Texas, including in Midland and Odessa, on Thursday, May 30. The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings for several counties.