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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Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images ABILENE, Texas — Sam Altman stood on a patch of hot Texas dirt, the kind that turns to dust storms on dry days and mud slicks after a sudden rain.
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Dam construction has further choked off water inflows, while exposed salt beds have damaged soil fertility and created hazardous dust storms.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
In May, the National Weather Service issued a dust storm warning for the first time ever for the city of Chicago.
—Julia Rendleman, ProPublica, 5 Sep. 2025
The Arizona Department of Transportation has helpful tips for drivers who may get stuck in a dust storm while driving.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Dam construction has further choked off water inflows, while exposed salt beds have damaged soil fertility and created hazardous dust storms.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
In May, the National Weather Service issued a dust storm warning for the first time ever for the city of Chicago.
—Julia Rendleman, ProPublica, 5 Sep. 2025
The Arizona Department of Transportation has helpful tips for drivers who may get stuck in a dust storm while driving.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Dust storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20storm. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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