A monstrous dust wall, known as a haboob, swallowed metro Phoenix whole on Monday evening, turning day into night and unleashing chaos, as CNN reports. This wasn’t just a storm; it was nature’s reminder that no amount of progressive climate rhetoric can tame the desert’s raw power.
A massive haboob struck metro Phoenix on Monday, followed by severe thunderstorms that left a trail of destruction, power outages, and airport disruptions. The National Weather Service’s “pull aside, stay alive” mantra sounds like common-sense advice, but don’t expect the woke crowd to heed it when they’re busy preaching about controlling the weather.
The dust storm hit first, slashing visibility to near zero in some areas. Drivers on I-10 and I-17 were left stranded, as the Arizona Department of Transportation reported roads choked by dust and flooding. This wasn’t a gentle breeze; it was a full-on assault from Mother Nature, no DEI training required.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport took a beating, with 70 mph winds shredding a connector bridge. A ground stop halted flights for an hour, and delays stretched up to 30 minutes as crews scrambled to assess damage. Gregory E. Roybal, airport spokesperson, noted crews were checking for “damage or roof leaks,” but you won’t hear him blaming systemic inequities for the storm’s wrath.
More than 60,000 Arizona customers, mostly in Maricopa County, lost power, per PowerOutage.us. The outages weren’t just inconvenient; they were a stark reminder that infrastructure, not ideology, keeps the lights on. Meanwhile, the left’s obsession with green energy grids might leave us all in the dark next time.
In Gilbert, about 22 miles southeast of Phoenix, police reported downed trees and traffic light outages across town. The scene was less “vibrant community” and more post-apocalyptic, as nature laughed at our overengineered urban sprawl.
The haboob was born from a collapsing thunderstorm, a common phenomenon during Arizona’s monsoon season. Winds from the storm scooped up desert soil, forming a dust wall thousands of feet high and miles wide. No amount of climate change seminars can stop these natural juggernauts from rolling through.
Phoenix recorded just under a quarter inch of rain from the storms, a meager drizzle compared to the chaos. The National Weather Service issued dust storm and severe thunderstorm warnings for Maricopa County, but good luck getting that alert to cut through the noise of social justice hashtags. Common sense still trumps performative panic.
These haboobs aren’t new; they’re a hallmark of Arizona’s wild monsoon season. Unlike the endless debates over pronouns, these storms don’t care about your feelings -- they just hit. And hit hard.
At Sky Harbor, the ground stop was a logistical nightmare, stranding travelers and grounding planes. The 30-minute delays late Monday night were a small price to pay when you consider the alternative: flying blind in a dust-choked sky. Roybal’s team was on damage control, but don’t expect an apology for the weather’s lack of inclusivity.
Roadways like I-10 and I-17 were nearly impassable, with visibility so bad that drivers could barely see their own hoods. The Arizona Department of Transportation’s warnings were clear, but in a world obsessed with “equity,” some might argue the storm disproportionately affected certain commuters. Absurd, but predictable.
The storms left a mess of downed trees and power lines, especially in Maricopa County. Gilbert’s traffic light outages turned intersections into free-for-alls, proving once again that nature doesn’t negotiate with progressive ideals.
Just days earlier, on Aug 23, a similar dust storm slammed the Burning Man festival in Black Rock City, Nevada. Vendor Mike Chuda told CNN affiliate KTVN, “The wind was in such a perfect angle that it was bending our booth forward.” Sounds like Burning Man’s free-spirit vibe got a reality check from the same desert forces that humbled Phoenix.
Phoenix faces more thunderstorms through Wednesday before the threat eases. Triple-digit heat will linger all week, and dry air will curb late-week storms. No surprise there -- Phoenix’s weather doesn’t bow to woke demands for “climate justice.”
This haboob was a wake-up call: nature doesn’t care about your agenda. While the left pushes for net-zero fantasies, real-world problems like power outages and airport delays demand practical solutions. Let’s focus on resilience, not rhetoric, before the next dust wall hits.
