Talk about yer kilt-lifters!

The Phoenix area had its first big haboob & monsoon storm last night.

After a sweltering day with a high temp of 114°F (45.6°C), about 1900 MST the haboob started approaching the Valley from the south - a thick, choking wall of dust about 4,000 feet (1,220 meters) high & approximately 50 miles (80.5 Km) wide, moving at about 40 MPH (64.4 KmPH). Visibility dropped to about 50 feet (15.2 meters) in some locations & take-offs & landings at the airport were halted during the worst of the storm. The dust was soon followed by a welcome thunderstorm that dropped some much needed rain on this drought-stricken city (we've had less than 2 inches/5 cm of rain so far this year).

Here's some photos...

Here it comes...


devouring all within its path...


enter sandman...