Haboob is an Arabic word for a violent dust or sandstorm. They form when cold downdrafts from thunderstorms slam into the hot desert floor, spreading out in all directions.

A haboob swept through the Coachella Valley on Thursday evening, bringing intense winds and blowing sand that suddenly cloaked areas in dust as the storm made its way west. High winds moved into ...

A large dust storm, or haboob, sweeps across downtown Phoenix Saturday afternoon, July 21, 2012. Dust storms are common across Arizona during the summer, and walls of dust more than a mile high ...

A haboob swept through the Coachella Valley on Thursday evening, bringing intense winds and blowing sand that suddenly cloaked areas in dust as the storm made its way west. High winds moved into ...

A haboob—an enormous, storm-born front of dust—was on its way. Matthew Cappucci, a meteorologist for The Washington Post, found himself face-to-face with the haboob.

A haboob can stretch for miles and rise a mile into the air. In 2011, one storm slammed into Phoenix and left 40,000 tons of dust on every surface. If you've lived here even a short time, ...

A haboob is an extreme type of dust storm that persists for multiple hours. It’s essentially a wall of dust and debris that can grow up to 5,000 feet tall as it’s blown forward by strong winds.

Aerial photographs of the haboob revealed dramatic views of the bow-shaped towering wall of dust: Just saw a MASSIVE wall of dust engulfing New Mexico from 30,000 feet up 🤯 Crazy to see a ...

Dust from the haboob in Mohave County will make its way into the Las Vegas Valley shortly. This will result in hazy skies, decreased air quality, and visibility reductions for aviation.

Haboob risks: Summer storms are a spectacle, but the dust in them is hazardous to your health. What causes a haboob? Mary Nichols and JoAnn Buckson, right, run for cover along Jefferson Street as ...