Weather Events & Impact - A massive dust storm engulfed Phoenix, Arizona, causing near hurricane force winds and grounding flights [1] - The dust storm turned day into night, impacting visibility and forcing people to pull over [1][2] - High winds and heat exacerbated fire conditions, making it difficult to locate flames due to heavy smoke [2] - Monsoon season is fueling flash floods from California to New Mexico [3] - Rains led to flash floods in Riodosa, New Mexico, marking the second such event in two months [4][5] Wildfires - The Picket fire in Napa Valley is 17% contained [3] - New evacuations were sparked in Oregon due to fast-moving flames [3] - Actor Rain Wilson reported his fourth evacuation in six years due to wildfires [3] Flood Alerts - Millions of Americans from California to Colorado are under flood alerts [4]
Major dust storm moves through Arizona
NBC News·2025-08-27 01:15