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Massive Habub Sweeps Phoenix, Halting Flights and Knocking Out Power

Officials warn of lingering hazards during early cleanup and power restoration.

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Overview

  • The storm advanced like a wall of dust across the metro area, dropping visibility to near zero and briefly plunging neighborhoods into darkness.
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor suspended takeoffs and landings, with delays reported after the storm and damage noted to a terminal roof.
  • Nearly 60,000 customers experienced temporary power outages as strong winds and rain accompanied the dust front.
  • The National Weather Service issued dust-storm and thunderstorm warnings for roughly 2.6 million residents and advised drivers to pull over and wait out the conditions.
  • Burning Man activities were paused according to media reports, with tent damage and a small number of injuries reported.