Large dust storm blows into Valley

PHOENIX — A dust storm rolled into the Valley on Thursday afternoon.

The National Weather Service issued a blowing dust warning for Maricopa and Pinal counties. It said wind speeds could be as high as 35 mph and visibility could be cut to as little as a half-mile.

The alert was issued through 7 p.m.

The NWS also said that monsoon storms were possible through Wednesday.

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