Wave of Dust Rolls Through Texas

What Happened

Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Wave of Dust Rolls Through Texas Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles Notes from the Field Blog Earth Matters Blog Blue Marble: Next Generation EO Kids Mission: Biomes About About Us Subscribe 🛜 RSS Contact Us Search March 15, 2026 The Ides of March brought perilous weather to West Texas and the state’s Panhandle.

Why It Matters

A strong cold front blasted south across the arid plains on March 15, 2026, bringing stiff winds that stirred up a curtain of dust.

Key Details

The cloud of suspended particles slashed visibility and made for treacherous travel as it swept across the region.
The high winds, coupled with dry conditions, also raised the risk of wildland fires.
The MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) on NASA’s Aqua satellite captured this image of blowing dust on its march across Texas at about 4:45 p.m.
Central Time (21:45 Universal Time) on March 15.

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Source: NASA – Original Link

Source: NASA