Environment ❯ Natural Disasters

Dust Storms

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Haboob Slams Phoenix, Halts Flights and Knocks Out Power as Repairs Get Underway

Recovery operations focus on airport repairs with power restoration underway after 70 mph winds followed the dust wall.

Burning Man Reopens Gates After Whiteout Dust Storm as New Storms Loom

Chicago's First Dust Storm in 91 Years Leaves City Dust-Covered and Car Washes Overwhelmed