Mildura's dust storm in pictures

On Tuesday afternoon Mildura, in Victoria's north-west, was hit by a dust storm. The event was photographed by many onlookers.

The dust storm as it hit Mildura Source: Nine Network

The town of Mildura was hit by a dust storm on Tuesday 7 May, with wind gusts reaching 57 km/h in the storm.

Locals reported that skies turned black when the storm hit the town in the late afternoon.

The weather event was photographed by many onlookers, who shared some amazing pictures on social media.

Here is a selection.

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