A hazardous dust alert is out for Maricopa County and Pinal County today. Dust arrived quickly. Powerful gusts pushed outflow air from the southeast into the Phoenix area. Visibility fell sharply across the Valley. That creates risky driving conditions for motorists on local roads and highways.
Monsoon storms pushed through. Meteorologists said this happens as heat in Arizona stays higher than normal. The National Weather Service reported powerful wind gusts all over the area earlier. Drivers are urged to slow down. Watch for rapid decreases in how far you can see.