‘Scary’ Haboob dust storm slams Arizona's Phoenix area: Seven wild photos here

On Monday, a strong storm threw up a massive wall of dust that swept through metro Phoenix, dimming the sky, blinding cars, causing power outages.

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A large cloud of dust at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on August 25, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. A dust storm swept across the US city of Phoenix on August 25, disrupting flights with dark clouds billowing across the airport. (AFP)

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 The city's international airport reported flight delays due to the storm in the southwestern state of Arizona. The dust could potentially affect more than two million people, according to a warning issued by the Phoenix chapter of the National Weather Service. (Melissa Levick via REUTERS)

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As the system moved into Maricopa County Monday night, the Phoenix National Weather Service issued advisories for both dust storms and severe thunderstorms. 

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The weather agency advised people to "pull aside stay alive" and alerted drivers of very low visibility. (X@JAEswish)

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The Arizona Department of Transportation reiterated the warning, advising drivers to exercise caution as the dust storm and water on the roads resulted in greatly reduced visibility on I-10 and I-17. (X@JAEswish)

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Following the storms, PowerOutage.us reports that over 60,000 people in Arizona lost power, with Maricopa County seeing the majority of outages. (X@rebilasphoto)

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Gregory E. Roybal, an airport spokeswoman, reported that the airport was facing delays of up to 30 minutes late Monday night as workers evaluated any damage or roof leaks. (X@theinformant_x)