Dust Storm in Upton, Texas

Dust Storm March 12, 2025 · Upton, Texas

$50K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Upton County Sheriff reported a road closure due to an accident near Midkiff between State Highway 349 and State Highway 137. This was due to near-zero visibility due to blowing dust. Wind gusts up to 40 mph were observed in the area during this time. No information on injuries was received. The property damage cost is an estimation.

The wider storm

A strong and progressive westerly jet stream over the southern United States, with a quickly developing low pressure over Oklahoma, resulted in high winds and a dust storm along a developing front.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1242956. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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