# Second Dust Storm Hits Phoenix After Rare Category 5 Event 2026-08-06T11:16:07+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Another dust storm hit Phoenix, Arizona, overnight after a Category 5 storm struck the area on Monday night. Outflow winds from storms in southern Arizona swept across the Phoenix metropolitan area shortly before 1am. Visibility fell to about half a mile at the storm’s peak, before improving to one mile. Residents and storm watchers shared photographs and videos on social media, including views from North Scottsdale and the Phoenix skyline. Local publication AZ Family reported that Category 5 dust storms are rare in the region. An expert said it was only the fifth such event observed in 15 years. A medical expert warned that people with lung or heart disease, older and younger people, and those with weakened immunity face greater risks during dust storms. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Arizona, dust storm, Phoenix, public health, weather Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/second-dust-storm-hits-phoenix-after-rare-category-5-event/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/second-dust-storm-hits-phoenix-after-rare-category-5-event/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.