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Haboob Slams Phoenix, Grounding Flights and Knocking Out Power to Tens of Thousands

The haboob caused over 55,000 power outages and delayed more than 300 flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, disrupting travel and safety across metro Phoenix.

  • A powerful dust storm, called a haboob, has struck Arizona, creating dangerous driving conditions and affecting air travel.
  • More than 15,000 people lost power, mostly in Maricopa County, according to PowerOutage.us.
  • The ground stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was lifted just before 6:30 PM, but delays continued for arrivals and departures.
  • Visibility was reduced to a quarter-mile in metro Phoenix due to the dust storm, but conditions improved by Monday evening.
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KPNX broke the news in Phoenix, United States on Monday, August 25, 2025.
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