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US: Dust Storm Rolls Through West Texas 3

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

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US: Dust Storm Rolls Through West Texas 2

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

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US: Dust Storm Rolls Through West Texas

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

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China: Power Grid Workers Engulfed by Sudden Sandstorm in Sichuan

A dramatic video shows Chinese power grid workers caught in a sudden sandstorm on August 16, 2025, in Goudun Township, Liangshan, Sichuan. As they repaired electrical equipment, clouds of sand and dust reduced visibility, forcing the team to shield themselves while braving the storm.

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US: Dust Storm Sweeps Through Phoenix Metropolitan Area, Prompting Weather Warnings

A dust storm swept through the Phoenix metropolitan area on Wednesday, September 3 as the National Weather Service issued warnings for thunderstorm, flash flooding and dust storm warnings.

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US: Massive Dust Storm Slams Burning Man Festival in Nevada 6

A massive dust storm with heavy winds swept through Black Rock Desert in Nevada on the eve of its annual "Burning Man" festival, Saturday, August 23, flipping tents and wiping out camps. The storm caused minor injuries to four participants and forced the event's gate to close for nearly two hours as gusts toppled structures across the site.

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RECAP: Wall of Dust Engulfs Arizona, Disrupting Travel and Power

On August 25, a massive dust storm, known as a haboob, swept across Arizona, plunging cities into near-total darkness and sending residents scrambling for safety. Fierce winds toppled trees, disrupted power across Maricopa County, and caused widespread flight delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, while the swirling clouds of dust infiltrated homes, cars, and streets, creating an apocalyptic scene across the state.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 13

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 10

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 9

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 7

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 8

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 5

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 6

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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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.

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US: Massive Dust Storm Slams Burning Man Festival in Nevada 5

A massive dust storm with heavy winds swept through Black Rock Desert in Nevada on the eve of its annual "Burning Man" festival, Saturday, August 23, flipping tents and wiping out camps. The storm caused minor injuries to four participants and forced the event's gate to close for nearly two hours as gusts toppled structures across the site.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 4

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 2

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 3

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Massive Dust Storm Slams Burning Man Festival in Nevada 4

A massive dust storm with heavy winds swept through Black Rock Desert in Nevada on the eve of its annual "Burning Man" festival, Saturday, August 23, flipping tents and wiping out camps. The storm caused minor injuries to four participants and forced the event's gate to close for nearly two hours as gusts toppled structures across the site.

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US: Massive Dust Storm Slams Burning Man Festival in Nevada 3

A massive dust storm with heavy winds swept through Black Rock Desert in Nevada on the eve of its annual "Burning Man" festival, Saturday, August 23, flipping tents and wiping out camps. The storm caused minor injuries to four participants and forced the event's gate to close for nearly two hours as gusts toppled structures across the site. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory and a flood watch for the area on Sunday. This video, filmed on Sunday, August 24, shows the Black Rock City with strong winds whipping up dust and reducing visibility.

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US: Massive Dust Storm Slams Burning Man Festival in Nevada 2

A massive dust storm with heavy winds swept through Black Rock Desert in Nevada on the eve of its annual "Burning Man" festival, Saturday, August 23, flipping tents and wiping out camps. The storm caused minor injuries to four participants and forced the event's gate to close for nearly two hours as gusts toppled structures across the site.

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US: Massive Dust Storm Slams Burning Man Festival in Nevada

A massive dust storm with heavy winds swept through Black Rock Desert in Nevada on the eve of its annual "Burning Man" festival, Saturday, August 23, flipping tents and wiping out camps. The storm caused minor injuries to four participants and forced the event's gate to close for nearly two hours as gusts toppled structures across the site.

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US: Dust Storm Blankets Metro Phoenix

A dust storm swept through the East Valley, Arizona on Monday, July 21, reducing visibility and worsening air quality for residents. Strong winds were reported in areas such as Chandler, Tempe, and Gilbert, where blowing dust created hazardous conditions. Downtown Phoenix also experienced dust blowing.

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US: Dust Storm Sweeps Metro Phoenix Amid Windy Weather

A dust storm swept through metro Phoenix on Monday, July 21, and windy weather hit many places in the East Valley, including Chandler, Tempe, and Gilbert.

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US: Dust Storm Sweeps Through Southeast Arizona Amid Thunderstorm Warnings

A dust storm swept through parts of southeastern Arizona on Sunday, July 13, amid severe thunderstorm warnings and intense winds.

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US: Dust Storm Sweeps Through Southern Arizona

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

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US: Dust Storm Blankets Highway in West Texas

This video shows the area near the Texas–New Mexico border on Tuesday, June 10, engulfed in dust as a line of thunderstorms swept across the region.

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Pakistan: Dust Storm Hits Rawalpindi, Reducing Visibility and Disrupting Traffic

A powerful dust storm struck Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Thursday, May 1, reducing visibility and disrupting traffic. Strong winds and rain were also reported in the city.

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Saudi Arabia: Massive Dust Storm Engulfs Rass, Qassim Province

A dust storm swept through the city of al-Rass, al-Qassim Province, on Saturday, May 3, covering the sky and significantly reduced visibility.

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Mexico: Massive Haboob Engulfs Chihuahua, Causing Poor Air Quality

A massive sandstorm, known as Haboob, struck Chihuahua and surrounding areas on Saturday, April 19, reducing visibility, worsening air quality, and impacting public health.

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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.

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China: Yellow Haze Engulfs Xinjiang City During Sandstorm

On March 26, 2025, in Hetian, located in northwestern China’s Xinjiang province, a video captured a powerful sandstorm blanketing the city in a dense yellow haze. Shot from a high-rise building at 6:58 p.m., the footage shows near-zero visibility. The storm was so intense that the roads, cars, and surroundings were barely distinguishable. Vehicles driving with headlights on could be seen struggling through the dust, with visibility reduced to less than five meters. The entire city appeared to be engulfed in a scene resembling the end of the world. Chinese netizens were shocked by the apocalyptic atmosphere.

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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.

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Mexico: Intense Dust Storm Engulfs Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua

Ciudad Juárez was shrouded in dust on Tuesday, March 18, as a storm with strong winds swept through the area.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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US: Destructive Winds Sweep Across Oklahoma, Blowing Massive Dust

Destructive high winds swept across Oklahoma on Friday, March 14, blowing massive dust, fueling wildfires and leaving multiple deaths in vehicle crashes and pile-ups.

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US: Amarillo Declares Disaster as Dust Storms Cause Widespread Damage in Texas

Destructive high winds swept across Texas on Friday, March 14, blowing massive dust. In Amarillo, the dust reduced visibility to near zero and caused multiple crashes, including overturned tractor-trailers, prompting Amarillo Mayor Cole Stanley to declare a state of disaster.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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US: Blowing Dust Triggers Highway Closures, Health Alert In New Mexico

Strong winds and blowing dust swept through New Mexico on Monday, March 3, prompting highway closures. The City of Albuquerque issued a health alert due to the blowing dust.

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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.

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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.

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