Strong wind in a desert (9)

I believe the answer is:

sandstorm

(Other definitions for sandstorm that I've seen before include "Desert hazard" , "Desert peril" , "Result of strong desert wind" , "that's gritty and violent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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