What causes the powerful winds that fuel dust storms, wildfires and blizzards? A weather scientist explains

(The Conversation) - Windstorms can seem like they come out of nowhere, hitting with a sudden blast. They might be hundreds of miles long, stretching over several states, or just in your neighborhood.But they all have one thing in common: a change in air pressure.Just like air rushing out of your car tire when the valve is open, air in the atmosphere is forced from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.The stronger the difference in pressure, the stronger the winds that will ultim