Haboobs are often the first visible sign that a monsoon storm is approaching metro Phoenix. They form when downdrafts from thunderstorms slam into the hot desert floor. Pinal and Maricopa counties are ...

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

Remember last week's flurry over the haboob haiku contest? Now, you can pick the winner. Last week on this blog, I told you about the Arizona Department of Transportation's challenge to readers to ...

They can seem to appear from nowhere, swirling and pulsing as they grow to cover the horizon, reducing visibility to zero as they swallow freeways, streets and entire neighborhoods. They are haboobs, ...

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. Thunderstorms spawn the ...

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