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Dust storm covers the Valley

Microbursts during the monsoon

When thunderstorms roll in during a monsoon in the Valley, so does an abundance of wind, which can form microbursts.   What is a microburst?  According to the National Weather Service, a microburst, also known as a downburst, is a localized column of cold sinking air within a thunderstorm. When this cold air plummets to the ground, it disperses at high speed in all directions, often

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