July 5, 2011 Phoenix haboob - viral dust storm photos

On July 5, 2011, a large haboob (dust storm) swept across the Phoenix metropolitan area, producing dramatic photographs and videos that were widely shared on the internet and in news coverage. The storm affected Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and surrounding areas, causing flight disruptions and generating numerous first-person and news media recordings. Images and clips from that haboob are commonly used in online compilations and discussions of Arizona dust storms.