Monster haboob covers Phoenix in dust

Wednesday, August 10, 2016
A massive haboob rolled through Phoenix on Tuesday, leaving the Arizona capital covered in dust.

Haboobs are different than your typical dust storms. According to AccuWeather, dust storms blow across a larger area of land at a lower altitude. Haboobs, on the other hand, are more localized with stronger winds and dust "that can be lifted as high as 5,000 feet."
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The National Weather Service warned drivers to "exercise extreme caution" while on the road. It is not immediately known if the haboob caused any damages or injuries.
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