A haboob covered central Arizona in dust. But what exactly is it?
Summary
A large dust storm, called a haboob, covered central Arizona with dust on August 25, affecting the Phoenix area. The storm came with heavy thunderstorms and caused power outages and travel disruptions. Haboobs are common in dry, desert regions and can create dangerous driving conditions.Key Facts
- A haboob is a type of large dust storm that usually happens in dry, desert areas.
- This haboob started in southern Arizona and hit Phoenix about two hours later.
- The storm blocked visibility to just a quarter-mile and caused over 39,000 power outages in Arizona.
- Maricopa County, which includes Phoenix, had the most power outages.
- Flights were temporarily grounded at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport during the storm.
- Haboobs last between 10 to 30 minutes but can cause severe dangers, including traffic accidents.
- Between 2007 and 2017, dust storms caused at least 232 traffic-related fatalities in the U.S.
- The term "haboob" comes from the Arabic word for wind.
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