Windstorms can seem like they come out of nowhere, hitting with a sudden blast. They might be hundreds of miles long, stretching over several states, or just in your neighborhood.

A powerful storm is unleashing a blizzard across the central United States after its strong winds stirred up dangerous dust storms and wildfires that continue to spread in parts of the Plains.

On the last official day of astronomical winter, a wild storm will pack severe weather with the potential for several tornadoes, but also powerful wind gusts in thunderstorms, showers, dusty air and blizzard conditions.

Dust storms have proven deadly to motorists across the U.S. for years. Authorities say a dust storm last week reduced visibility to nearly zero on Interstate 70 in western Kansas.

A dust storm swept through central New Mexico on Tuesday, causing crashes and poor visibility. House Republicans Move to Crack Down on Chinese Police Stations in the U.S. Study shows how long Social Security,

Dust storms raged across New Mexico on Tuesday, snarling highway traffic as the National Weather Service pushed an emergency alert to cellphones that warned of zero-visibility conditions and adverse health consequences for infants and the elderly.