Phoenix, Arizona dust storm, or “haboob”

Watching the news this morning and could not believe my eyes when I saw this a dust storm (Haboob) hit Phoenix, Arizona The storm was well over 5,000 feet tall and 60 - 70 miles wide with winds in excess of 50 MPH. Sky Harbor International Airport was forced to shut down for 45 minutes due to visibilities that fell as low as 1/8 mile. I wonder if they have contiguous plans for these storm and if so what can you do other than hunker down.

Some other cool pictures from the storm:

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Nothing like waiting till the last minute

June 30 2011 is the DEADLINE for you AEP! We all have know this but just like I have done, I've waited till the last minute. I will hopefully turn in the AEP this Friday. I was wondering if the FAA is like my old English teacher, deduct points each day it's late. I could live with a "C". Just don't break out the red pen and mark it up and send it back with "Not your best work Mr. Barentine".

Oh well, it's a "living document" so updates and changes will happen.
Good luck to you all on your AEP

Have a good and safe day,
Glen