Dust Storm Hits Phoenix

On Tuesday of this week, part of the Phoenix area became engulfed in a dust storm – something that is not uncommon for that area, but still fascinating nonetheless. Due to thunderstorms around the region, winds picked up sand and dirt, fanning the debris outward and turning the sky black (Capital Weather Gang). Great shot […]

Arizona Severe Storms

Some severe weather impacted the state of Arizona this afternoon and evening. Afternoon storms brought heavy rain, vivid lightning, and some damaging winds to the region. People took to Twitter to post shots of the storms and the damage they left behind. Arizona severe storms aren’t too common, however severe weather there generally peaks in […]

Dust Storm Hits Near Spokane

A dust storm occurred near Spokane, Washington yesterday as a result of some severe thunderstorms in the area, and apparently some dry soil I would imagine. What’s interesting about this is typically dust storms, also referred to as Haboobs, usually occur in the desert southwest. Phoenix, Arizona, for example, we hear about them all the […]