Wild video captured a massive dust storm known as a “haboob” that caused car crashes, shut down major highways and left the entire Dallas metro area trapped in an apocalyptic red fog

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,