A haboob is a dust storm pushed by the wind produced by a weather front or thunderstorm and typically occurs in flat, arid areas. Heavy rain and wind followed Monday's haboob, delaying flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and causing some damage to a terminal roof.

Phoenix and other cities in Arizona were affected by a dramatic dust storm called a haboob on Monday, Aug. 25. The storm was followed by heavy rain and winds, leaving thousands without power and temporarily grounding flights at one of the nation's busiest airports.

Arizona faced disruptions due to monsoon storms. A dust and rain storm swept across the Valley and Pinal County, leaving over 50,000 customers without power in Phoenix. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport temporarily halted flight services.