Photos of an intense dust storm that hit Phoenix, Arizona on Monday have gone viral on Twitter.
The storm, which is known as "haboob," blasted through Phoenix and the surrounding metro area in the evening bringing low visibility and gusty winds. Wind speeds surpassed 60 mph during the storm's peak intensity prompting the city to issue a dust storm warning.
There have been no reports of injuries or property damage. Social media, however, was pretty shaken up by the storm.
Haboob in Phoenix last night. Giant wall of dust. #haboob pic.twitter.com/VKRzJH1pSl
— Matt McMurry (@mcmurrymatt) August 27, 2013
Flying above the incoming #haboob headed toward Phoenix! pic.twitter.com/xfqMgaSEqM
— Bruce Haffner (@chopperguyhd) August 27, 2013
Amazing photo from our news helicopter flying to outrun the #haboob #duststorm in Phoenix via @fergusonphoto pic.twitter.com/9i2TS8IhKn
— Bruce Haffner (@chopperguyhd) August 27, 2013
Here's some photos I just took of the #haboob pic.twitter.com/uzY4vwdkdM
— Max Armstrong (@SetPixels) August 27, 2013
What's a haboob? THIS! RT @TheBoringRunner: Today in Phoenix THIS happened... (Photo taken by friend & posted on FB) pic.twitter.com/tAHXX97atb
— mikemilzz (@mikemilzz) August 27, 2013
