PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A major monsoon storm hit the Phoenix metro area and Pinal County, marking the largest and first major haboob in 2025.

It left tens of thousands of houses and businesses without power, and caused extensive delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport as flights were grounded Monday afternoon.

In the Ahwatukee Foothills area, strong winds caused a traffic sign to fall onto the road near 48th Street and Ray Road.

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Meanwhile, storm damage reportedly left some damage to one terminal at Phoenix Sky Harbor. An airport spokesperson told Arizona’s Family that operations have been affected and crews are actively assessing damages and cleaning up water that made its way into passenger areas.

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