Drought and wind contribute to the emergence of dust storms, as do poor farming and grazing practices by exposing the dust and sand to the wind. Wildfires can lead to dust storms as well.

A dust storm usually arrives suddenly in the form of an advancing wall of dust and debris which may be miles long and several thousand feet high. They strike with little warning, making driving conditions …

Dust storms are caused by very strong winds — often produced by thunderstorms. In dry regions, the winds can pull dust from the ground up into the air, creating a dust storm. An area’s geography and …

3 days ago · USA TODAY Network reporter Brandi Addison explains the intensity of West Texas winds and dust storms — and explains the different types.

Jun 16, 2025 · A dust storm is a meteorological phenomenon where strong winds lift large quantities of dust and fine particles from dry and loose soils into the atmosphere, reducing visibility to less than 1 …

Nov 5, 2025 · Dust storms are sweeping across the world, harming the health of millions of people. Now, scientists are racing to keep the dirt on the ground.

Jul 10, 2025 · Sand and dust storms (SDS) occur when strong winds lift sand and dust from dry soils into the atmosphere, transporting particles over vast distances. They impact climate, weather, and …

Jan 8, 2025 · Dust storms are powerful weather events that can occur in dry regions around the world. These storms form when strong winds lift loose sand and dirt into the air, sometimes creating walls of …

2 days ago · Dust storm intensification stems from natural and human factors (6). Long-term warming accelerates global drought severity (for example, April 2025 was the decade’s worst in the US …

There are actually three kinds of storms that you might umbrella under the term dust storm. We’ll break down the weather, climate and air conditions involved.