Some Dust Storm Conditions of the Southern High Plains

Abstract

This paper summarizes some of the weather conditions which cause blowing dust in the Southern High Plains of Texas. These conditions include diurnal winds, whirlwinds and thunderstorms. A tentative classification of dust storms in this area is given in table form. The terms dust lift, dust swath, and dust ring are introduced. This paper summarizes some of the weather conditions which cause blowing dust in the Southern High Plains of Texas. These conditions include diurnal winds, whirlwinds and thunderstorms. A tentative classification of dust storms in this area is given in table form. The terms dust lift, dust swath, and dust ring are introduced.