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The dust storms in the Borderland are more than nuisance weather anomalies; they pose a serious health risk to some El Pasoans. Dr. Carlo Hatem, a pulmonologist with the Hospitals of Providence ...

Plumes of dust often travel thousands of miles from Africa to the Americas. The peak activity happens between June and ...

The National Weather Service office in Hanford issued a dust storm warning for Fresno County around 2 p.m. PT Monday, warning that near-zero visibility would be experienced throughout the area.

Dust storms are common in flat areas that have few trees and plants. The lack of obstructions allows wind to increase momentum, grow stronger and drive more dust into the atmosphere, the NOAA says.

Desert storms that have sent massive plumes of dust across the oceans may have a small but significant effect on global temperatures, scientists say. New research found the microscopic particles ...

Dr. Ben Abbott was out for a mountain bike ride when he took video of Saturday's storm that blew into the Provo-Orem area.

Similarly, a dust storm on I-55 between St. Louis and Springfield, Illinois, in 2023 led to a fatal pileup involving dozens of vehicles.

Dust storms can develop rapidly and pose serious dangers for drivers caught on the road. In these situations, knowing how to respond can be critical to staying safe.