A severe dust storm with winds up to 65 mph hit West Texas and the Panhandle, leading to road closures and crashes. Saturday could be worse for drivers.

West Texas dust storms are expected to subside with calmer winds and warmer temperatures forecasted for the weekend.

Likely the most obvious damage that can be caused by the Midland-Odessa elements is scratches and abrasions. They can ...

A series of recent dust storms sweeping through the Permian Basin and beyond has stirred more than just tumbleweeds and sand.

Powerful winds tore through the Midland, Texas, area on March 18, reaching up to 60 mph amid a dust storm, the National ...

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Living in Midland, TX, means adapting to extreme weather ... The region’s arid climate contributes to frequent dust storms, locally called “haboobs.” These walls of dust, sometimes reaching 1,000 feet ...

Dry winds fueled dust storms that limited visibility to near zero on some roadways and raised the risk of fires breaking out ...

Friday's strong winds and dust storm led to 42 crashes, three of which were fatal, according to the Texas Department of ...

The Midland High softball team won't care, just as long as the Lady Dawgs get the win. Playing in a West Texas dust storm, the Lady Dawgs began District 2-6A on the right note with a 12-2 run-rule ...