Sand Storm June 2006

These photos were taken by Ken Thompson from his home west of Tatum. He had a good view of the approaching sand.
The sand was kicked up by outflow boundary winds from thunderstorms in West Texas. The red dust and sand are from the
numerous cotton and peanut fields there.
Thanks Ken, for sharing these.

There was really no warning or high winds before the sand hit. Just a visual. View is easterly.

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This is looking a bit south of the pic above. Take note of the brick house at the left.

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This pic was zoomed in about three power.

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Its coming on in closer. Note that the trees left of the house are now out of sight.

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Getting close now. Winds were measured at 46 mph by the Tatum Weather Station

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The brick house is disappearing. Time to go inside and hope all is sealed up from the sand.

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