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The Best Photos of Haboob Storms In Lubbock [PICS]

KFYO — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:23:43 +0000

Lubbock is no stranger to a dust storm every now and then. That being said, you can never expect when a dust storm rolls in and brings along a massive haboob. Haboobs are enormous dust storms that blanket everything in their path with dirt. Lubbock has suffered more than a few in its time but [...]

LP&L Still Working on Power Outages; City of Lubbock EOC to Deactivate at 10pm

Rob Snyder — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:45:40 +0000

Lubbock Power & Light crews are still working on restoring power for some customers

City of Lubbock Activates Emergency Operations Center

Rob Snyder — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:07:52 +0000

In the wake of damage across the City of Lubbock after this evening’s haboob; the city has activated the Emergency Operations Center. —————- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF LUBBOCK October 17, 2011 The City of Lubbock has activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) due to high winds and dust across the city. There have been [...]

Lubbock Area Haboob Turns Skies Red [PICS]

Cole Shooter — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:47:08 +0000

As most on the South Plains, we're no strangers to dust and high winds. When the two combine in a way like Monday afternoon however, even the most seasoned West Texan could be surprised.

More Haboob Photos from KFYO Listeners [PICS]

Rob Snyder — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:30:05 +0000

Here are some photos of today's haboob

Meteorologist Jody James Teaches Haboob 101 On KFYO Sunday

Rex Andrew — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:30:00 +0000

The next edition of This Week in Lubbock on KFYO is about the weather, including haboobs.What is a haboob?