Saharan dust, specifically the Saharan Air Layer (SAL), can significantly impact hurricane paths by suppressing storm ...

Tropical Storm Erin has not intensified since it formed yesterday. While the atmospheric pattern looks conducive to ...

Tropical Storm Erin, still far in the east-central Atlantic, is forecast to intensify into a major Category 3 hurricane by ...

Plumes of dust often travel thousands of miles from Africa to the Americas. The peak activity happens between June and ...

Desert storms that have sent massive plumes of dust across the oceans may have a small but significant effect on global temperatures, scientists say. New research found the microscopic particles ...

The National Weather Service office in Hanford issued a dust storm warning for Fresno County around 2 p.m. PT Monday, warning that near-zero visibility would be experienced throughout the area.

Dust storms are common in flat areas that have few trees and plants. The lack of obstructions allows wind to increase momentum, grow stronger and drive more dust into the atmosphere, the NOAA says.

Dr. Ben Abbott was out for a mountain bike ride when he took video of Saturday's storm that blew into the Provo-Orem area.

Motorists are urged to avoid Highway 395 in north Franklin County on Thursday afternoon after several wrecks and limited ...