The same wave in the jet stream can lead to strong winds, blowing dust and fire danger in one region, while triggering a ...

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

The March 14 wind storm didn’t only whip up dust, it also caused wildfires to rapidly spread across Texas and Oklahoma. In detailed satellite imagery you could see the thick dispersion of dust ...