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Large dust storm sweeps across China

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A large and impressive dust storm swept across China on April 19, 2023, ushering much colder temperatures to the country experiencing unusually high April temperatures.

The storm had a very clear boundary, making it clearly visible through geostationary satellites.

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Following this dust storm, parts of northwestern China are expected to experience a dramatic shift in weather, with blizzards and temperatures dropping from 30 – 35 °C (86 – 95 °F) to about 0 °C (32 °F) in a day.

Featured image credit: JMA/Himawari-9, RAMMB/CIRA, The Watchers

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