A hazardous dust alert is out for Maricopa County and Pinal County today. Dust rolled in rapidly. Strong winds pushed old storm air from the southeast into the Phoenix area. Visibility fell sharply across the Valley. That creates risky driving conditions for commuters on local roads and highways.
Monsoon storms pushed through. Forecasters said this happens as heat in Arizona remains above average. The National Weather Service tracked powerful wind gusts all over the area earlier. Drivers are urged to slow down. Prepare for rapid decreases in how far you can see.