Massive walls of dust and debris called haboobs that roll through the U.S. Southwest can be awe-inspiring and terrifying, especially for motorists caught in their path.

Aug 26, 2025 · A powerful storm kicked up a towering wall of dust that rolled through metro Phoenix on Monday, darkening the sky, blinding drivers, knocking out power and grounding …

A dust storm usually arrives suddenly in the form of an advancing wall of dust and debris which may be miles long and several thousand feet high. They strike with little warning, making …

Aug 26, 2025 · Photos and videos of the haboob, a huge dust storm caused by strong winds from a thunderstorm, show the cloud consuming homes as it moved over Phoenix and surrounding …

Aug 26, 2025 · They are haboobs, the huge clouds of dust that develop ahead of a thunderstorm during the Arizona monsoon. A dust storm that swept through Phoenix Aug. 25 towered …

If moisture from rain doesn’t come, the soil turns to dust, leaving it vulnerable to strong winds. A dust storm enveloped Beijing in March 2021, reducing visibility to around a half mile.

Aug 27, 2025 · Parts of central Arizona were engulfed by a towering wall of dust on Monday evening — producing dramatic scenes that sent shockwaves far beyond the Grand Canyon state.

3 days ago · The Unsettling Frequency of Dust Storms The Unsettling Frequency of Dust Storms (image credits: Unsplash) In recent years, dust storms appear to have become more frequent …

Aug 26, 2025 · You couldn't see farther than 50 feet in front of you if you were in the middle of this dust storm, and forget about taking off if you had a flight at Phoenix's main airport.

Sep 4, 2025 · PHOENIX — Monsoon storms are moving across Arizona, bringing rain, high winds, dust, and lightning. The Valley has chances for storms Thursday evening and Friday. …