Highlights
- A dust storm warning for much of the greater Phoenix metro area runs until 7:15 p.m. Tuesday.
- A severe thunderstorm warning overlaps, expiring at 7:30 p.m. the same evening.
- A wall of dust was reported moving northwest at 25 mph from near Apache Junction toward Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport, according to azfamily.com weather alerts.
A dust storm warning and a severe thunderstorm warning are in effect simultaneously for much of the greater Phoenix metro area Tuesday evening, according to 12News. The dust storm warning runs until 7:15 p.m.; the thunderstorm warning expires at 7:30 p.m.
At 6:18 p.m., a wall of dust was moving northwest at 25 mph along a line from near Apache Junction to Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport to near Seville, according to azfamily.com weather alerts. The National Weather Service Phoenix forecast office warned of conditions favorable for strong winds in excess of 60 mph and dense blowing dust through the late afternoon and evening hours.
The warnings are part of the ongoing monsoon season. The NWS Phoenix office noted the atmosphere remained favorable for additional storm development along and behind weather boundaries affecting lower-elevation communities.
Residents should monitor the NWS Phoenix forecast page for updates as both warnings approach their expiration times.
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- 12News retrieved 14/07/2026 02:05
- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 14/07/2026 02:05
- weather.gov retrieved 14/07/2026 02:05
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