Powerful winds tore through the New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle on Friday, with gusts approaching 100 mph in some places.

When air is forced down and pushed forward by the front of a traveling storm cell, it transports dust and debris, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Winds of speeds up to 60 mph can stir up dust and create a blowing wall as high as 10,000 feet.

Strong winds in the Texas Panhandle are being blamed for several car crashes and downed power lines. Gusts are blowing faster than 80 miles per hour in some places. The dust kicked up by the winds are expected to reach North Texas.