Dust from West Texas turned DFW's sky orange

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A cold front brought dust from western Texas to the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Tuesday, turning the sky dark orange for a brief period. The haze caused flight delays at DFW and Love Field airports. The dust was a result of strong winds picking up dry soil from drought-affected regions. This phenomenon, while not new, occurred at a significant level, according to meteorologists. Governor Greg Abbott raised the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center due to increased wildfire risks. The National Weather Service clarified that this event was not classified as a "haboob."


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