A March Madness of Weather Brings Dust Storms, Wildfires, and Tornadoes
Published: March 28th, 2025
In mid-March, the United States endured a series of destructive weather events as an immense mid-latitude cyclone traversed the country—beginning with a massive dust storm sweeping from the Great Plains to the Great Lakes, followed by fierce wildfires in Oklahoma and Texas, and triggering a deadly tornado outbreak across the South and Midwest. This extreme event has shaken many communities, leaving a widespread swath of damage in its wake.