Microbursts occur in thunderstorms when cooled, heavier air plunges down with rain. The blast of air has no where to go but out, creating winds that can be 150 mph or faster.

This is Arizona’s monsoon season, where thunderstorms like this pop up quickly.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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