As of today, in season, building toward peak (~July 15). Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Haboobs are intense dust storms generated when thunderstorm outflow winds lift loose desert dust into a dense, fast-moving wall.
In the Phoenix metro area they occur during the North American Monsoon and can reduce visibility to near zero, create hazardous driving conditions, and produce dramatic photographic scenes.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Dobbins Lookout, South Mountain Park |
| Hole in the Rock / Papago Park |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.