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Watch: Powerful dust storm rolls over Arizona

Time-lapse video shows haboob dust storm blanket Arizona
  • A 'haboob' dust storm, a rare weather phenomenon, swept over Phoenix, Arizona, on Monday, drastically reducing visibility.
  • The storm, coupled with a thunderstorm, caused significant disruption, including power outages for over 55,000 people across the state.
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport experienced severe flight delays and groundings as a direct result of the extreme weather.
  • The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued warnings, cautioning drivers to "pull aside to stay alive" during the dust storm.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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