Impressive Phoenix dust storm

stuwee

How'd ya like to clean the pool after that puppy? Can you imagine the inside of your house, even with the windows closed and the A/C on it's gonna get in :eek:

http://news.yahoo.com/video/weather-15749664/raw-video-massive-dust-storm-strikes-phoenix-25848005.html#crsl=%252Fvideo%252Fweather-15749664%252Fraw-video-massive-dust-storm-strikes-phoenix-25848005.html

inspiredsports

Arizona has sure had its share of bad recently.

tonyb

Looks like something from the Mummy....couple cars may have to get re painted after this one.

stuwee

tonyb wrote: »

Looks like something from the Mummy....couple cars may have to get re painted after this one.

And some new glass too!

I don't know if any of you guys have ever driven the PHX to Tucson section of I-10, but these bad boys can blow up from a collasped thunderstorm this time of year, very nasty for folks who haven't driven in one before, worse than fog, because of the scary noise. The proper procedure is pull far off the interstate, shut off the engine and keep your foot off the brake and turn off your lights!! Then pray a 18 wheeler doesn't do exacty that in exacty the same spot :eek:

inspiredsports

stuwee wrote: »

And some new glass too!

I don't know if any of you guys have ever driven the PHX to Tucson section of I-10, but these bad boys can blow up from a collasped thunderstorm this time of year, very nasty for folks who haven't driven in one before, worse than fog, because of the scary noise. The proper procedure is pull far off the interstate, shut off the engine and keep your foot off the brake and turn off your lights!! Then pray a 18 wheeler doesn't do exacty that in exacty the same spot :eek:

Wow! I guess the "no brake lights" and "turn off your lights" parts are so folks don't mistakenly think you are on the roadway, but it sure seems counterintuitive to try to become invisible in a situation like that.

stuwee

inspiredsports wrote: »

Wow! I guess the "no brake lights" and "turn off your lights" parts are so folks don't mistakenly think you are on the roadway, but it sure seems counterintuitive to try to become invisible in a situation like that.

Actually it's common sense sharing the road with dumbies (read snowbirds). From AAA:

Safety tips from the AAA:

Dust storms are common in Arizona and usually occur between May and September. The most intense storms occur during the late summer months known as monsoon.

Dust storms can create dangerous, sometimes even deadly driving conditions and sometimes reduce visibility to zero. The area between Tucson and Phoenix is noted for being the only place in the United States to experience the "haboob," a raging dust storm that travels across the desert at 50 to 60 mph.

AAA says drivers need to be especially careful when they get behind the wheel of a car and practice safe driving habits so they don't find themselves "at one" with a large tree or worse, another vehicle.

If you run into a severe dust storm, reduce the speed of your vehicle immediately and drive carefully off the highway. After you are off the paved portion of the roadway, turn off your vehicle's lights to ensure other cars do not follow you off the road and hit your vehicle . Wait until the dust storm had passed before getting back on the highway. If you are walking or riding your bike, get inside quickly or seek shelter.



There's too many noob drivers out there in a sudden scary situation, I'll take my chances being invisible instead of squashed like an amadillo.

Bubinga99

This is about the best time lapse video I've seen of it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrcVqtmugj8&feature=youtu.be

(I haven't signed in for a while so I'm a little late with this ;o))