Weekend rain: Storms, dust sweep Valley Saturday
It was a busy weather day, as severe storm, dust and flash flood warnings were issued for the Valley late Saturday.
PHOENIX — Monsoon season struck again Saturday.
Earlier in the day, the NWS issued dust storm, flash flood and severe thunderstorm warnings that ended at 8:00 p.m, 9:00 p.m. and 9:42 p.m. respectively.
Shortly before 5:30 p.m. both rain and dust were kicking up and causing low to zero visibility in Coolidge, Casa Grande, Apache Junction, Florence and San Tan Valley, especially along the Interstate 10 and Interstate 8 corridors.
The storm was moving northwest, reaching the southeast Valley before 6 p.m.
552P Very Large Wall of Dust rolling out of San Tan valley towards Chandler & SE Valley. Pull aside stay alive! #AZWX http://t.co/OZI6Qq5dHF
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 7, 2014
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) eventually closed the I-10 westbound lanes heading to Phoenix at Nelson Road, due to dust. Visibility on the freeway between Casa Grande and Phoenix was non-existent around 6:15 p.m.
Not long after, central and downtown Phoenix felt the fury.
627P Wall of dust moving NW through central Phx metro. Smart to stay inside and get off the road for now near & ahead of this wall. #AZWX
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 7, 2014
642P Tstorm w/ hvy rain, dust and wind gusts to 40 mph over Tempe, Chandler & Ahwatukee. Drive w/ caution! #AZWX
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 7, 2014
712P Shwrs and Tstorms spreading over Scottsdale w/ gusty winds and local hvy rain. Stay alert! #AZWX
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 7, 2014
Earlier in the day, storms also caused flash flooding in Pinal County.
608P Flash flooding near San Tan Valley & Mtn. Park, including Florence til 8PM. Turn around, don't drown! #AZWX
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 7, 2014
At 6:40 p.m., the majority of the rain had either passed over or just skirted the Phoenix metro area, with only a few pockets of severe weather remaining.
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