All articles tagged with #haboob
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.