Monsoon storms, dust make their way to Valley

PHOENIX — The time of year when the monsoon hits, clouds roll in and dust begins to blow seems to be upon us; Saturday brought storm-like conditions to the Phoenix area.

The National Weather Service reported that the southeast Valley was seeing blowing dust and visibility less than one mile.

Expect blowing dust in SE valley & Pinal Cty til 6PM w/ vsby less than 1 mi. Heads up! Pull aside, stay alive!https://t.co/LgUpALYwCH pic.twitter.com/ASxDeFtMrE

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 8, 2017

Blowing dust advisory now includes I-8 near Casa Grande w/ vsby's less than 1 mile til . Exercise caution!https://t.co/0cOguWGOMH pic.twitter.com/JgpiA2vlSV

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 9, 2017

The storms come after Friday afternoon had already brought extreme temperatures, with the July 7 daily record being broken by a wide margin. Then wind, dust and even some rain drops were seen in the Phoenix area on Friday evening, and the monsoon conditions returned on Saturday.

NOW: Beware of dust blowing across I-10 near the L-202 Santan. #PullAsideStayAlive #azwx #PHXtraffic pic.twitter.com/M4OU1fH4DA

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) July 8, 2017

As of 5 p.m., the National Weather Service was reporting a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms for Saturday afternoon and a high of 112.

There was also a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms for the evening.

Main T-storms headed west incl I-8 & SW Maricopa Cty, w/ some sights set on La Paz cty as well. Heads up. #AZWX #Monsoon2017 pic.twitter.com/oQK8yszVBP

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 9, 2017

The main T-storms and gusty winds moving west over I-10 in Pinal cty. N of Casa Grande. Blowing dust advisories remain in effect! #AZWX pic.twitter.com/jmVugczyU0

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 9, 2017

410P Bartlett Lake area expect gusty winds & lightning. Watch out!#AZWX

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 8, 2017

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