Where’s the haboob?
Dew point at it's highest so far and has held steady only dropping as low as 47 today. Earlier today there were huge thunderheads to the South and they were moving North. Of course was hoping for a storm, at least a dust storm, or the mighty haboob. Right now the air is calm, heavy, and warm. We sadly didn't get anything. The storm split and headed both Northwest and Northeast of us. It's that wave of dust and intense wind that really signals the start of the monsoon season for me. i'm sure it's on its way. Now that i think of it i haven't heard any cicadas buzzing yet. They always buzz during the season as well. Some how they just know.
We did get this warning which really got me excited:
Greater Phoenix Area- Northwest And North Central Pinal County- Including The Cities Of... Buckeye...Carefree...Cave Creek... Chandler...Fountain Hills...Gilbert... Glendale...Mesa...Peoria... Phoenix... Scottsdale...Sun City...Tempe...Apache Junction... Casa Grande...Coolidge... Florence 445 Pm Mst Wed Jun 25 2008
...Dust Storm Warning In Effect Until 6 Pm Mst This Afternoon...
The National Weather Service In Phoenix Has Issued A Dust Storm Warning...Which Is In Effect Until 6 Pm Mst This Afternoon.
Thunderstorms With Gusty Winds Over 40 Mph Have Generated Areas Of Blowing Dust...With Visibilities Below One Quarter Mile...Over Portions Of The Southeastern Phoenix Metropolitan Area. In Addition The Dense Blowing Dust Will Affect Portions Of Northern Pinal County. Areas Most Likely To Be Affected Include Queen Creek...Apache Junction...Chandler Heights And Eastern Gilbert. This Is Not A Widespread Dust Storm Warning...But There Will Be Areas Of Dense Blowing Dust With Dangerously Low Visibility In The Warning Area
A Dust Storm Warning Is Issued When Winds Have Generated Large Areas Of Blowing Dust Or Blowing Sand That Have Substantially Reduced Visibilities... To 1/4 Mile Or Less...Resulting In Hazardous Driving Conditions In Some Areas. Be Ready For A Sudden Drop In Visibility To Near Zero. Use Extra Caution And Slow Down While Driving... As Objects On And Near Roadways Will Be Seen Only At Close Range. If You Encounter Blowing Dust Or Blowing Sand On The Roadway Or See It Approaching... Pull Off The Road As Far As Possible And Put Your Vehicle In Park. Turn The Lights All The Way Off And Keep Your Foot Off The Brake Pedal.
We threw plans of possibly staying at the Villa in Carefree this weekend to save the money. Not totally sure though cause we would love to go up there. It's such a great getaway on the cheap. We're pretty sure we'll be there a month from now though. We'd especially love to head to Sedona again.
We did get this warning which really got me excited:
Greater Phoenix Area- Northwest And North Central Pinal County- Including The Cities Of... Buckeye...Carefree...Cave Creek... Chandler...Fountain Hills...Gilbert... Glendale...Mesa...Peoria... Phoenix... Scottsdale...Sun City...Tempe...Apache Junction... Casa Grande...Coolidge... Florence 445 Pm Mst Wed Jun 25 2008
...Dust Storm Warning In Effect Until 6 Pm Mst This Afternoon...
The National Weather Service In Phoenix Has Issued A Dust Storm Warning...Which Is In Effect Until 6 Pm Mst This Afternoon.
Thunderstorms With Gusty Winds Over 40 Mph Have Generated Areas Of Blowing Dust...With Visibilities Below One Quarter Mile...Over Portions Of The Southeastern Phoenix Metropolitan Area. In Addition The Dense Blowing Dust Will Affect Portions Of Northern Pinal County. Areas Most Likely To Be Affected Include Queen Creek...Apache Junction...Chandler Heights And Eastern Gilbert. This Is Not A Widespread Dust Storm Warning...But There Will Be Areas Of Dense Blowing Dust With Dangerously Low Visibility In The Warning Area
A Dust Storm Warning Is Issued When Winds Have Generated Large Areas Of Blowing Dust Or Blowing Sand That Have Substantially Reduced Visibilities... To 1/4 Mile Or Less...Resulting In Hazardous Driving Conditions In Some Areas. Be Ready For A Sudden Drop In Visibility To Near Zero. Use Extra Caution And Slow Down While Driving... As Objects On And Near Roadways Will Be Seen Only At Close Range. If You Encounter Blowing Dust Or Blowing Sand On The Roadway Or See It Approaching... Pull Off The Road As Far As Possible And Put Your Vehicle In Park. Turn The Lights All The Way Off And Keep Your Foot Off The Brake Pedal.
We threw plans of possibly staying at the Villa in Carefree this weekend to save the money. Not totally sure though cause we would love to go up there. It's such a great getaway on the cheap. We're pretty sure we'll be there a month from now though. We'd especially love to head to Sedona again.