Called a haboob, the dust was accompanied by rain and wind that left thousands without power and caused delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

A powerful dust storm and monsoon Monday night, followed by pelting rain, garnered national attention for metro Phoenix as residents faced clean up.

Burning Man’s so-called Orgy Dome has been destroyed by high winds during a severe dust storm that tore through the Nevada festival site. The week long arts festival kicked off on Sunday in the Black Rock Desert but has faced strong winds that caused chaos for attendees.

Massive walls of dust and debris called haboobs that roll through the U.S. Southwest can be awe-inspiring and terrifying, especially for motorists caught in their path.

A massive dust storm covered parts of Arizona, including its capital Phoenix, leaving thousands without power. The National Weather Service described the dust storm as a “haboob,” which occurs when thunderstorms kick up sand from the desert floor,

The season for strong storms came late. This week, it has led to travel delays, a snarled start to Burning Man and a recharged waterfall in Yosemite.

If you are injured at Burning Man, do your legal rights still apply? . Dust storms, fire displays, and packed roads create an environment where accidents happen.