Day turns to night as dust storm rolls through Mildura

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Witnesses report apocalyptic and cyclonic conditions, as well as the sky turning as black as night, as a dust storm sweeps through Mildura in Victoria's north-west.

"Not that I've ever been in a cyclone but I should imagine that's what it was like. Visibility was very poor," Ms Guarnaccia said.On Twitter, Michael Moodie said five minutes after first seeing the red cloud, the sky was as black as night.

BOM senior forecaster Dean Stewart said the strong gust front which picked up the dust extended as far south as Ouyen and Walpeup, and had wind gusts of 87kph. He said it was possible there would be similar storms in communities including Robinvale and Hopetoun, and said such events were unusual this time of year.

"Dust storms are a lot more common during our summer months but of course it's been very dry," Mr Stewart said. "So there's still some very dry land around, and with the gusty winds it's picked up the dust on the gust front."

 

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