dust storm
noun
1
: a dust-laden whirlwind that moves across an arid region and is usually associated with hot dry air and marked by high electrical tension
2
: strong winds bearing clouds of dust
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From June to September, large dust storms can occur across the state as high winds pick up loose dust.
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Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 21 June 2024
These particles can originate from sources as diverse as wildfires or dust storms spanning vast distances.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 June 2024
Thunderstorms on Wednesday night brought flash flooding, mudslides and a massive dust storm known as a haboob to parts of the state.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 June 2024
Thomas notes that their daughter Flora is among the extras in a convoy of people escaping the dust storms in Interstellar.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2024
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Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 21 June 2024
These particles can originate from sources as diverse as wildfires or dust storms spanning vast distances.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 June 2024
Thunderstorms on Wednesday night brought flash flooding, mudslides and a massive dust storm known as a haboob to parts of the state.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 June 2024
Thomas notes that their daughter Flora is among the extras in a convoy of people escaping the dust storms in Interstellar.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2024
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“Dust storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20storm. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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