Dust storms can be miles long and thousands of feet high. Protesters stand outside of Phoenix Police Headquarters during a New Age Liberation Movement march in Phoenix on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. The Valley got hit with a massive dose of dust on Thursday evening, as storm warnings remained in effect throughout the night. Dust Storm Warning—Issued when visibility is 1/2 mile or less due to blowing dust or sand, and wind speeds of 30 miles an hour or more. Police lights cast protesters' shadows during a New Age Liberation Movement march in Phoenix on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. Hello -- and welcome -- monsoon 2020! Dust storms (also called “haboobs”) are unexpected, unpredictable and can sweep across Arizona's desert landscape at any time. Eyewitnesses capture video from inside of a car and on a dairy farm during a dust storm that hit Arizona on Sunday. It's one of the most significant Saharan dust … Fe'La Iniko (L) yells to other protesters during a New Age Liberation Movement march in Phoenix on Sunday, Aug, 16, 2020. Record-breaking heat accompanied dust clouds near Phoenix, Arizona, on Sunday, August 16, causing low visibility for drivers, local media reported. Watch the sky and stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio or television for information. Dust Storm Watch—Tells you when and where dust storms are likely to occur. Iniko told the group Sunday he wanted to "shut down the streets" and, more broadly, wants to open chapters across the country inspired by the Black Panther Party. Stay where you are until the dust storm passes.
Mercedes Fortune previously told The Arizona Republic that the department did not have the manpower to block traffic at protests for the rest of the year and was working to arrest people who purposefully disobey police orders. Moment huge dust storm sweeps through Arizona, Thunderstorm brings rain across Phoenix area, knocks out power for thousands, Dust storms collide over Phoenix area, some areas got rain, Heat To Continue In Phoenix Area, But Slight Chance For Storms This Week, FORECAST: Record high, dust storm possible in Phoenix area today, Dust storms converge on Valley, briefly close I-10 south of Phoenix, Dust storm shuts down Arizona highway in video, Dust Storm, Record Heat Impact Phoenix Area, Severe thunderstorm warnings issued as storm moves across Valley, Blowing dust, high winds make their way to the Valley Sunday, Dust storms in Arizona impact Phoenix area, briefly close Interstate 10, Dust Storms Reduce Visibility on Arizona Highways, Monsoon hits Phoenix area for second night, bringing rain, dust and lightning, Phoenix-area dust storm warning in effect, multiple highways impacted, RAINFALL TOTALS: Storms bring rain, wind, lightning, and thunder to the Valley (Aug. 17, 2020), Dust storms, monsoons and record high temps take on the Valley, Dust Clouds Obscure Visibility as Record-Breaking Heat Scorches Arizona. Less than 20 protesters marched in downtown Phoenix on Sunday evening to continue their calls for racial justice and changes in policing.
Completely exit the highway if you can.
Fe'La Iniko (L) and other people make their way through the streets of downtown Phoenix during a New Age Liberation Movement march on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. A dust storm warning issued Sunday night encompassed a large portion of Maricopa County and three highways, according to the National Weather *Service*. PHOENIX — Severe weather warnings have been set in counties across Arizona as dust storms, flash flooding and severe thunderstorms are possible Sunday ... Two dust storms converged over the greater Phoenix area on Sunday, hours after the city reached another record as a heat wave grips the West.
", Small efforts would add up to a broader movement, Iniko said, calling Sunday's event "the small jab before the knockout blow.". Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel at reduced speeds.