SUDDEN DROP II : The Great Arizona Haboob of 2025

On August 25, 2025, forecasters predicted the potential for storms in Southern Arizona to generate strong outflows with the potential to create a large haboob (dust storm). I decided I would chase these storms as they initiated off the high terrain near Rio Rico, Arizona and follow them as they grew upscale to the northwest. We were able to safely and successfully document this incredible day including the moment the haboob overtook us in Casa Grande as well as driving carefully through the flood warned zones near Tucson. All in all it was a top tier experience of storm chasing in the desert southwest, and the North American Monsoon continues to offer extraordinary visuals and excitement for storm chasers, weather enthusiasts, and photographers. NOT FOR BROADCAST. Contact for licensing. All footage and timelapse sequences captured by Lori Grace Bailey Music licensed through Soundstripe: Artists: Cody Martin, Featherland S6J8DCRNMVW9KTSP 4PMU7QSNXI7UQGSC KGZDGXKLGTU4I5TO S11IMH8UE9L5B3XV