Massive Haboob Dust Storm Blankets Dallas in Red Fog, Disrupting Travel and Safety

The severe dust storm caused multi-car accidents, road closures, and visibility issues across Texas and New Mexico, prompting emergency warnings.

A powerful haboob dust storm swept through Dallas, Texas, and parts of New Mexico, creating an apocalyptic red fog and reducing visibility to near zero in affected areas.
The storm caused a five-car pileup in New Mexico and led to highway closures, including portions of I-10 and I-25, as well as disruptions at El Paso International Airport where visibility dropped to a quarter mile.
Wind gusts reached up to 80 mph, with the National Weather Service issuing severe weather and dust storm warnings for counties along the southern U.S. border.
Residents experienced hazardous travel conditions, air quality alerts, and power outages due to downed power lines, with officials urging caution during the storm's duration.
Haboobs, intense dust storms fueled by thunderstorms, can loft dust thousands of feet into the air and are common in the U.S. Southwest, posing risks to drivers and individuals with respiratory conditions.