Arizona dust storm: Scary haboob spotted near Phoenix | Video

A massive haboob dust storm hit Maricopa County, Arizona, Tuesday, with viral videos showing a huge dust cloud near San Tan Valley amid warnings.

Updated on: Aug 26, 2025, 06:15:05 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A scary haboob - the name for a dust storm in Arizona- was spotted in Arizona's Maricopa County on Tuesday amid a dust storm warning for multiple areas in the state issued by the NWS. A video of the dust storm was shared on social media. It showed a massive cloud of dust in the sky approaching the San Tan Valley area.

Here's the video:

The National Weather Service issued the alert for multiple areas in Maricopa County and Pinal County on Monday till 5:45 p.m. MST.

"Be ready for zero visibility. Pull Aside, Stay Alive," the alert read. "When visibility drops, pull far off the road and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights off to keep your foot off the front brake. Infants and elders and those with respiratory issues are urged to take precautions."

Locals shared multiple videos from the area, which showed pitch-dark visibility as the dust swarmed over the city skies.

Here's a video from Chandler, Arizona, as the haboob moved towards Phoenix:

The dust storm condition started at around 4:30 p.m. local time in the Phoenix Valley area in Maricopa County and the nearby Pinal County in Arizona.

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Among the areas placed under the alert were along the I-10 near Avondale and Goodyear and I-10, Interstate 17 and U.S. Route 60 near Phoenix.

Haboobs are a common form of intense dust storm common in desert areas, such as Arizona, especially in the monsoon season. It is quite common in West Asia and the Sahara Desert. Haboobs can bring walls of dust thousands of feet high, drastically reducing visibility.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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