Dust Storm Hits Bakersfield
Originally Published 4 months ago — by KBAK
A dust and wind storm swept through Bakersfield, causing low visibility on highways and damaging trees, with authorities reporting blocked lanes and ongoing weather concerns.
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Homicide Investigation Unfolds at Burning Man Amidst Festival Chaos
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
Burning Man 2023 concluded with a series of unusual events including a dust storm, a surprise birth, and an unsolved homicide, amid ongoing controversies and claims of occult symbolism and demonic influences by some critics. The festival faced weather challenges, a miraculous birth, and a violent death, highlighting its unpredictable and eclectic nature.
Monsoon Storms Hit Arizona with Dust, Rain, and Damage
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
A large haboob, a type of intense dust storm caused by strong winds from thunderstorms, swept through central Arizona, notably affecting Phoenix with reduced visibility, power outages, and flight disruptions. These storms are common in dry regions and can be dangerous, causing traffic fatalities and posing risks despite their typically brief duration.
Arizona Faces Devastating Haboob and Monsoon Storms
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
A haboob, a type of dust storm caused by outflowing winds from a thunderstorm, recently hit the Phoenix area, disrupting travel and causing power outages. These storms are common in arid regions and are characterized by rapid dust and debris movement, significantly reducing visibility and creating hazardous conditions. They originate from strong downdrafts in thunderstorms over dry soils, especially during drought conditions, and are most frequent in the southwestern United States.
Monsoon 2025: Dust Storms, Flooding, and Power Outages Hit Phoenix
Originally Published 4 months ago — by PBS
A massive haboob dust storm swept through metro Phoenix, causing power outages for over 15,000 people, grounding flights, and damaging airport infrastructure, while also creating dangerous driving conditions and bringing dust into homes. The storm was part of the region's typical monsoon season, which remains unpredictable with a forecast of possible rain.
Massive Dust Storm and Monsoon Disrupt Phoenix with Power Outages and Flight Cancellations
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
A massive haboob swept through Phoenix, causing a dust storm that darkened the sky, caused power outages, damaged property, and grounded hundreds of flights at Sky Harbor Airport, with additional impacts from heavy rain and wind.
Phoenix Faces Severe Dust Storms and Heavy Rain Disruptions
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Washington Post
A massive haboob, a towering dust storm, swept through Phoenix, Arizona, bringing darkness, lightning, and flooding rain, following a similar storm that affected Burning Man in Nevada.
Massive Dust Storm and Monsoon Impact Phoenix Area
Originally Published 4 months ago — by azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
A severe dust storm, including a haboob, swept through the Phoenix area on August 25, 2025, causing damage such as fallen trees and blocked roads, with dramatic photos capturing the event.
NASA's Opportunity Rover Sends Last Message from Mars
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Daily Galaxy
NASA's Opportunity rover, after 15 years of exploring Mars and surpassing its expected lifespan, sent a haunting final image during a massive dust storm in 2018, marking the end of its mission and leaving a poignant legacy of discovery.
Haboob from New Mexico Blankets Arizona in Dust and Haze
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
A massive dust storm, or "haboob," swept across New Mexico and northern Mexico, creating a 200-mile path of thick brown haze. The storm, driven by winds from a major thunderstorm, was the largest many scientists had ever seen. It caused low visibility and hazardous conditions, leading to a multi-car pileup on Interstate 25. The storm continued into Arizona, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected to follow.
"China's Tianwen-1 Probe Captures Stunning Photos of Massive Mars Dust Storm"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Space.com
China's Tianwen-1 Mars orbiter captured images of a massive dust storm near Olympus Mons, the solar system's largest mountain, using its MoRIC camera. The mission, which also included the Zhurong rover, successfully landed on Mars in May 2021 but has since lost contact, likely due to excessive dust covering its solar arrays. The orbiter's images are being used by a Chinese research team to study sand and dust storms on Mars, and the mission's success has contributed to the growing interest in China's space exploration efforts.
Dust Storms Cause I-15 Freeway Closure at California-Nevada Border
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KLAS - 8 News Now
The I-15 near the California-Nevada border was closed due to a major dust storm, causing near-zero visibility. The closure caused major backups, but the road reopened around 3:40 p.m. Drivers are advised to use extreme caution while traveling along the interstate due to the ongoing dust storm.
"Dust Storms Sweep Across Arizona's East Valley and Counties: Monsoon Watch"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FOX 10 News Phoenix
After a "nonsoon" streak, the Phoenix area experienced its first big monsoon storm on July 17, bringing blowing dust and reduced visibility to parts of the far East Valley. Tucson also saw stormy weather with rain and blowing dust, causing power outages and damage. Meanwhile, as Arizonans continue to endure extreme heat, cooling centers have been set up to provide relief for those in need.
Saharan Dust Cloud Brings Heat and Storms to Florida
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Tampa Bay Times
Dust from the Sahara Desert, known as the Saharan Air Layer, is expected to reach Florida this weekend, bringing hot and dry weather to the Tampa Bay area. The layer of dry air, formed by dust plumes blowing across the Atlantic Ocean, can affect weather patterns far away. While it may cause warmer and drier conditions, it is not expected to significantly impact visibility. However, it could irritate people with respiratory issues. The dust layer may also delay tropical storms and create beautiful atmospheric optical effects such as halos around the sun.
Police identify 7 victims of deadly dust storm pileups on I-55.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Chicago Tribune
Seven people died and 37 were injured in a massive multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 in Illinois, caused by a dust storm that created "whiteout" conditions. Among the dead were two people from Crystal Lake and two from Champaign. A total of 72 vehicles were involved in the crashes.