Towering wall of dust rolls through metro Phoenix (Aug 26, 2025)
A massive dust storm swept across Phoenix, knocking out power for thousands and reducing visibility on roads. Known as a haboob, the storm was driven by strong winds from monsoon storms, underscoring the region’s vulnerability to extreme weather during summer months.

Wildfire in Oregon destroys 4 homes, threatens thousands more (Aug 25, 2025)
A fast-growing wildfire in Oregon burned homes and forced evacuations while threatening thousands of other properties. Meanwhile, California wineries were spared as firefighters prevented flames from spreading to major vineyard regions. Dry conditions and high winds fueled the blaze.