News Summary
Phoenix experienced a massive dust storm, known as a haboob, leading to significant power outages affecting over 41,000 customers. Flight disruptions at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport resulted in numerous delays and cancellations. The storm, fueled by strong winds linked to a thunderstorm, created hazardous conditions and prompted cleanup efforts across the region. Visibility dropped drastically during the storm, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of such weather events in the area.
Phoenix experienced a massive dust storm, known as a haboob, on August 25, 2025, causing significant power outages and flight disruptions across the region. This weather event was fueled by strong winds linked to a thunderstorm, leading to dramatic scenes as dust clouds enveloped homes and neighborhoods.
As a result of the storm, around 41,000 customers of the Salt River Project lost power, while an additional 7,400 Arizona Public Service customers were also affected. Restoration efforts quickly commenced, with most power restored to residents of Maricopa County by the following morning.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport saw substantial disruption, experiencing 104 flight delays and 3 cancellations. Additionally, the storm caused damage to airport facilities, including leaks from a terminal roof. A flood advisory was issued as debris such as downed branches littered sidewalks and streets in downtown Phoenix.
Storm Timeline and Impact
The haboob struck San Tan Valley, situated approximately 47 miles southeast of Phoenix, around 5 p.m. local time and reached downtown Phoenix within an hour. The winds whipped debris across city streets, and videos showed signs trembling and worsening road conditions. Visibility dropped to near-zero levels during the storm, prompting the National Weather Service to issue both dust storm and severe thunderstorm warnings for the area.
Gilbert, Arizona, located 22 miles southeast of Phoenix, reported incidents of traffic light outages and fallen trees. The National Weather Service emphasized that haboobs can develop suddenly, creating dangerous driving conditions due to drastically reduced visibility. These dust storms can soar up to 10,000 feet high and could last from a few minutes to several hours.
Weather Context
This particular event followed another dust occurrence that impacted Burning Man in Nevada the previous weekend. Phoenix has been grappling with lower-than-normal rainfall this monsoon season, having received about 2 inches of precipitation, significantly less than the average of 7 inches.
Post-Storm Cleanup and Future Forecast
As conditions began to normalize, crews were deployed for cleanup and damage assessment across the affected areas. The forecast for the upcoming days hints at potential thunderstorms, followed by a drying trend expected mid-week.
This haboob serves as a stark reminder of the powerful forces of nature and their impact on everyday life in the Phoenix area. As residents recover from this storm, the local authorities continue to ensure the safety and restoration of services across the region.
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