Airline passenger captures bizarre dust storm engulfing entire New Mexico town
A powerful dust storm was captured on video by a passenger flying out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The National Weather Service warned of blowing dust affecting the city, with visibility severely reduced. Dust storms can create hazardous conditions for drivers and those with health issues.
- ▪A passenger aboard a flight recorded a dust storm engulfing Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- ▪The National Weather Service issued warnings about blowing dust in the area.
- ▪Dust storms can be miles long and thousands of feet high, impacting visibility and safety.
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US News Airline passenger captures bizarre dust storm engulfing entire New Mexico town By Hayley Vawter, FOX Weather Published May 27, 2026, 6:48 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: What is an Omega block? What is an ash devil? What is a medicane? A powerful dust storm was caught on video Monday, from a passenger aboard a flight heading out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, as the system moved in. In the video, waves of thick dust hang over the city beneath the plane. The National Weather Service office in Albuquerque warned of blowing dust through southern and central parts of the city through Monday afternoon. As the plane continued to fly away from the city, the dust got thicker as it blew toward Albuquerque.
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