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Haboob Hits Pima County | Mesa News
A massive, life-threatening dust storm—known as a haboob—hit Pima County Sunday evening, slashing visibility to under a quarter mile and whipping winds over 50 mph. Triggered by thunderstorm cold fronts, these intense wall-of-dust events are common during Arizona’s monsoon season (June–September), with the term “haboob” rooted in Arabic meaning “big, blasting winds.” The National Weather Service issued a warning from 5:40 PM to 6:45 PM, affecting areas including Sells, Three Points, and major highways like Route 86 and 286. Drivers are urged to immediately pull over safely, turn off…
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