Portrait in the Path of a Haboob | Tucson News

Tucson News Today | 2 Min Now | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

An aspiring meteorologist risked it all to capture her senior photos against the backdrop of a rare, dramatic Arizona haboob — and it paid off in spectacular fashion. With a “slight risk” forecast from the Storm Prediction Center and storm chaser Mike Olbinski behind the lens, Lilly stood just feet from a wall of dust as it rolled in, narrowly escaping in their car. The experience not only delivered an unforgettable portrait but also cemented her passion for weather — fueling her dream to become a meteorologist, possibly forecasting for airlines or broadcasting. For Olbinski, it was a first…