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    So I would guess it's something like a dry downburst (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downburst), which can result in wind gusts up to 150 MPH. But on the topic of wind events, there's also a super...

    So I would guess it's something like a dry downburst (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downburst), which can result in wind gusts up to 150 MPH. But on the topic of wind events, there's also a super interesting one called a Simoom (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simoom#In_North_America) that can result in insane temperature increases. Totally worth the (very quick) read.

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