US EditionWhat to Know About Massive Dust Storms Called Haboobs in the Southwest U.S.
The haboob knocked out power for over 15,000 residents and caused hazardous driving conditions due to near-zero visibility, prompting safety warnings from the National Weather Service.
- On Aug. 25, a massive wall of dust called a haboob struck the Phoenix area, towering thousands of feet and spanning miles with plumes descending on Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
- The National Weather Service explains haboobs form when thunderstorm downdrafts strike the ground at 50-80 mph, lifting dust and sand into towering walls.
- Visibility can drop to zero during a haboob, making drivers in the Phoenix area vulnerable; National Weather Service and Arizona Department of Transportation advise pulling off, turning off lights, and setting emergency brakes.
- Scientists say climate change increases odds of severe drought and heavier storms that could cause more intense dust storms, while health officials and ABC News reporting recommend eye and respiratory protection as winds can spread Valley Fever spores.
- Along Interstate 10, loose dust from farmland helps fuel haboobs that can span more than 60 miles during the intensified monsoon season in the U.S. Southwest.
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What to know about massive dust storms called haboobs in the US Southwest
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. The dust storms are caused when thunderstorms produce strong downdrafts that spread out and…
Haboobs: The Dust Storms Terrifying the Southwest | Science-Environment
Haboobs are massive dust storms in the Southwest U.S., formed by strong downdrafts in thunderstorms. They can reach speeds of 60 mph and travel up to 100 miles. Drivers caught in haboobs face zero visibility, making it vital to follow safety guidelines. Climate change may intensify future dust storms.
What to know about massive dust storms called haboobs in the Southwest U.S.
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 phenomenon and can create a wall of dust thousands of feet tall and several miles wide, reaching speeds of 60 mph (97 kpm) or more. Here's what to know:How do haboobs form?Thunderstorms can produce strong downdrafts that hit the ground at 50-80 mph (80-129 …
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