Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. This massive dust cloud is just another product of the Texas drought, which is already one of the worst in the state's history. Sign up for membership to become a founding member and help shape HuffPost's next chapter. Matthew Cappucci. A massive dust storm recently slammed into Lubbock, Texas, downing power lines and leaving many in awe. target_type: 'mix' Behind this system and cold front, we can expect north winds and cooler overnight lows in the middle to upper 50’s with lower rain chances in the forecast after midnight. Trump sues in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan; asks for Wis. recount, Trump supporters swarm vote centers in Michigan, Arizona, Madinah Wilson-Anton to be Delaware's first Muslim legislator, Ford recalls over 375K Explorers to fix suspension problem, Bleeding Sharpies on ballots cause vote count controversy, Watch the ballot count at the Pa. Convention Center in Philadelphia. Get all the latest election results from across the country, with up-to-the-minute maps and more. A haboob, or dust storm, near Lubbock, Tex., on Wednesday. Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Reg 3 Hqtr 39 Union Street, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica.

Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. "It went from light to dark, just like that," Lubbock convenience store clerk Alma Williams told the AP. LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - A wall of dust swept through the city of Lubbock as severe thunderstorms brought high winds and heavy rain to the South Plains on Wednesday night. +1876 364 6648 +1 876 332 9992 +1876 616 9688 Pa. could have 'overwhelming majority' of votes counted today, 2020 presidential election: Biden pushes closer to victory, Officers in Walter Wallace Jr. shooting identified; bodycam video released, Birds bye week to-do list: Fix Carson Wentz, team health, Father, 9-month-old son found shot inside vehicle, Bucks County chiropractor found dead inside home. Lubbock hit by wall of dust, brief power outage Wednesday night. Lows end up in the middle to upper 60′s. Highs end up in the lower to middle 90′s. LIVE Election Results for Pa., NJ and Del. This happens when dust storms take shape over the desert and dust is then elevated. "I've never seen anything like it. (Matthew Cappucci) (Matthew Cappucci) By . All rights reserved. However, Texas isn't the only state that's susceptible to this type of storm. Tap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you. We made it easy for you to exercise your right to vote. A blanket warning has been issued. The storm hit around 5:50 p.m. Monday, immediately dropping the temperature to 15 or 20 degrees Fahrenheit, according to Fox 34 News.
POWER RESTORED: Crews have fixed equipment and restored power to customers affected by the storm. Gusty winds are possible through the overnight hours.
79404(806) 744-1414. According to the AP, much of Texas is still experiencing an "exceptional drought," the most severe category.