Reduced visibility is expected in the San Antonio metro area as dust arrives between 4 and 5 p.m. Winds will weaken after sunset.

A large storm brought strong winds, blizzards and heavy rain, which knocked out power for hundreds of thousands and clouded the sky in an orange haze in parts of the state.

It is not as bad as the Dust Bowl storms of the 1930s, but it is a reminder that high winds and dry ground can cause catastrophes. Massive dust storms hit Dallas, Austin, and nearby parts of Texas, and the conditions are such that it could happen again.

A rare dust storm has hit Texas on Tuesday, creating an eerie scene across the state. Cities like Killeen, Waco, and Austin experienced power outages as 60-mph winds caused the storm to blot out the sun,