Haze conditions in Phoenix today (Oct 4th)

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If you are wondering why it is so hazy today across the Valley of the Sun, it is because of widespread blowing dust that moved into the area from the west overnight. Visible satellite imagery (image [...] Read more

Massive dust storm sweeps through Phoenix

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Daylight turned to darkness during the afternoon of August 25th as strong to severe thunderstorms south of the Valley sent a massive wall of dust into the region just after 5 pm. Visibility at [...] Read more

Dusty Sunday: Large thunderstorm complex sends outflows into Arizona

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Did you notice the haze outside on this Sunday (August 10th)? It is all thanks to a very large complex of thunderstorms that developed just south of Arizona yesterday afternoon/evening. As this [...] Read more

Dust blankets the Phoenix Valley to start July

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Monsoon 2025 is starting to get more active! High pressure near the Four Corners has allowed moisture to move into the region, especially across Eastern Arizona and New Mexico. As a result, we have [...] Read more

Dust blankets the Phoenix Valley

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A weather disturbance dropped into Arizona from the north late Wednesday night into Thursday, resulting in strong gusty winds and blowing dust across Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and the northern [...] Read more

Massive Dust Storm in New Mexico sweeps into Arizona

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Notice the haze around the area? Strong to severe thunderstorms in New Mexico, fueled partly by moisture from former Tropical Storm Alberto, developed across the eastern portion of New Mexico during [...] Read more