Dust Storm — Upton, Texas

2022-05-24 · Upton, Texas

Event narrative

Strong winds gusting to 59 mph caused blowing dust that reduced the visibility to less than 1/4 mile.

Wider weather episode

An unusually strong late season cold front moved through eastern New Mexico and West Texas. Strong northerly winds behind the cold front caused sporadic wind damage as well as low visibilities in blowing dust that caused traffic accidents and other problems.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1032882. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.