Dust Storm Engulfs Phoenix

The string of summer storms are the result of moisture mixing with the extreme heat of the Sonoran Desert.
Rick D'Elia / Polaris

Heat and Moisture Mix
The string of summer storms are the result of moisture mixing with the extreme heat of the Sonoran Desert. July 5, 2011.

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