A massive dust storm consumed Phoenix on Monday, August 25, plunging the city into darkness and leaving thousands without power.
The gigantic wall of dust, meteorologically known as a haboob, was followed by severe thunderstorms that ripped through the Arizona city, leaving behind downed trees, wind damage and widespread power outages, AZ Central, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported. Flights in the area were also delayed, and the storm caused damage to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. A connector bridge at the airport was severely damaged by the 70 mph wind gusts, according to AccuWeather.
A massive haboob hit Phoenix leaving the city dusty and dark. Then came a monsoon.
Watch haboob tower over Phoenix
Video footage from Phoenix shows the haboob consuming homes in an apocalyptic-like scene, as it engulfs the city and its surrounding areas. Rumbling thunder can also be heard in the background…