Thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes may all be familiar weather phenomena to people all across the country, whether you live in a region that sees this type of weather or not. That's because ...

A massive wall of dust — called a haboob — hit the Phoenix area on Monday, with stunning images showing expansive plumes descending on the metro area and the city's international airport. The dust ...

Imagine driving down a desert highway on a bright summer afternoon when suddenly, the horizon disappears behind a towering wall of dust. Then, within minutes, the sky darkens, visibility drops to zero ...

Skies can turn from clear blue to pitch black as a haboob rolls in. Here’s how this wall of dust forms, and what health experts say is lurking within. A wall of dust, also known as a haboob, ...

A massive dust storm swept through Phoenix and other parts of Arizona on Monday, casting an apocalyptic pall over the region as the towering wall sank the city into darkness and caused heavy rain and ...

Sarah Lynch Baldwin is a deputy managing editor of CBSNews.com. She helps lead national and breaking news coverage and shapes editorial workflows. A massive wall of dust — called a haboob — hit the ...

A large haboob, a type of dust storm, hit Maricopa County on Monday, August 25, bringing heavy rain, wind, and lightning. The storm caused power outages and flight delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor ...

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. Thunderstorms spawn the ...

The American Meteorological Society's Glossary of Meteorology defines a haboob as... An intense sand storm or dust storm caused by strong winds, with sand and/or dust often lofted to heights as high ...