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A rare virga bomb just shattered a wind record in Texas. Here’s what it is
A triple-digit wind gust roared through part of Texas on Tuesday, but it wasn’t from a tornado or a hurricane.
What is a ‘virga bomb,’ which blasted a Texas town with 111 mph winds?
Midland International Airport in West Texas reported wind gusting to 111 mph Tuesday evening. Scattered thunderstorms were in ...
WATCH: ‘Virga bomb’ produces 111-mph wind gust, snaps power poles like twigs in West Texas
A virga bomb in West Texas produced wind gusts stronger than 100 mph in Midland and Odessa on Tuesday night. Here’s what ...
U.S. satellites snap stunning footage of a punishing desert storm
On April 19, two National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather satellites snapped footage of an immense dust storm ...
Major Hurricane-force Wind Gust Shatters Texas Record
The wind gust shattered the previous record by nearly 20 mph and reached speeds equivalent to a Category 3 hurricane.
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Storms with baseball-sized hail, tornadoes possible this week from Midland to East Texas
Severe storms capable of producing baseball-sized hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes are possible this week across Texas, including Midland-Odessa, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Lubbock.
Severe Weather - Dust Storms
NewsWest 9 Chief Meteorologist Jordan Frazier takes a look at the most common weather phenomena in West Texas, dust storms.
Severe storms bring 'monster' hail to parts of Texas. See photos, video
Severe storms brought large hail to portions of Central and West Texas Tuesday night. See photos and video posted on social media.
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HS TRACK: Midland Christian throwers embrace training in West Texas' dust
Midland Christian is sending four throwers to the TAPPS 5A Regional Track and Field Meet in Arlington. MCS trains on a dirt ...