haboob – AZ Dept. of Health Services Director's Blog

Monsoon season in Arizona can bring cooler temps, along with high winds and flash floods

By Eugene Livar|2024-06-20T16:18:47-07:00June 20th, 2024|General, Preparedness|

Monsoon season began last weekend, and while the season might bring cooler temperatures, it also creates perfect conditions for weather hazards like heavy rain, flash floods, high winds, and dust storms. High winds and dust storms can affect air quality, driving conditions, and can increase the chance of contracting water-borne illnesses. Air quality Microscopic dust [...]

Exceptional Dust Storm

By azdhs-admin|2011-07-08T08:29:33-07:00July 8th, 2011|Preparedness|

This week's giant dust storm (technically called a haboob) blew through the valley leaving dust hovering in the air for days. The ADEQ said one Phoenix testing station recorded an astronomical reading of over 6,000 micrograms per cubic meter (of PM 10) on Tuesday evening (the federal EPA standard is 150 averaged over a day). PM 10 is a measurement [...]