The weather is an unpredictable force. Even when we have technology and safety measures to prepare us, there are times when it takes us by surprise. For example, a mini storm took residents of Tempe, Arizona, by surprise with incredible force that uprooted all the trees in the area. Not only did the gust come in with such speed. Yet, the combination of clouds and water left zero visibility, making this phenomenon even more dangerous. No one saw it coming and therefore could not do much about it.
Several Redditors shared videos on r/phoenix showing a storm arriving with high winds over Tempe, Arizona, uprooting several trees in its path. In the same videos, you can see how the cameras can barely withstand the speed of the storm, as if they were about to fly away in the process. Other devices captured how the clouds completely blocked visibility on the streets, posing a significant danger, especially for people driving or living close to busy roads. In addition to the heavy rains brought by the storm, some users even reported hail.
Among the comments were those of residents sharing their own experiences during this crazy weather:
“It hit Tempe like a shockwave,” said Ultrasuperbro2. Some even said that these wind waves were reminiscent of the shock waves from a powerful bomb.
“Complete whiteout. Zero visibility for a minute,” added cocococlash. Fortunately, this phenomenon was short-lived, but even a single minute can be enough for an accident. Many more people were on the street when the storm hit and felt the strong wind. Others were driving when they suddenly lost sight of the road due to the thick clouds, forcing them to stop, and there may even have been some traffic accidents.
“My power was down for six hours,” complained Edub-69, and while several people thought their power was only out briefly, there were many more serious repercussions that lasted longer.
Meanwhile, Redditor Careful-Mind-8317 also shared an impressive timelapse of the storm on r/phoenix. Clouds quickly gathered above and between the buildings in Tempe. After the storm ended, all the water from the heavy rains flowed into the riverbed, increasing the speed and volume of the flow. Fortunately, the only casualties after this massive gust of wind were all the trees and objects that were blown far from their original location.
