A hazardous dust alert is out for Maricopa County and Pinal County today. Dust arrived quickly. Powerful gusts pushed old storm air from the southeast into the Phoenix area. Visibility dropped across the Valley. That creates hazardous travel conditions for people on local roads and highways.
Monsoon storms swept into the region. Forecasters said this happens as heat in Arizona stays higher than normal. The National Weather Service saw strong winds all over the area earlier. Drivers need to reduce speed. Watch for quick drops in how far you can see.