Highlights
- Monsoon storms are producing dust warnings and winds up to 60 mph across southeastern Arizona.
- Phoenix faces a 30% chance of rain this week as the storm system moves northwest.
- AZCentral, 12News, and KVOA are all tracking the same weather pattern across southern Arizona.
Monsoon storms sweeping southeastern Arizona are generating dust warnings and winds reaching 60 mph, with a 30% chance of rain extending toward Phoenix this week, FOX 10 reported early Tuesday.
The storm system is producing blowing dust hazards alongside the high winds, conditions consistent with what AZCentral and 12News have separately confirmed are affecting Pima, Pinal, and surrounding counties. KVOA in Tucson reported the system has already produced flooding and power outages in southern Arizona.
The National Weather Service Phoenix office noted a complex of strong thunderstorms carrying gusty winds above 35 mph and areas of blowing dust, with the possibility of brief heavy rainfall, according to NWS Phoenix.
Monitor NWS Phoenix for updated watches and warnings as the system tracks northwest through the week.
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- Fox 10 Phoenix retrieved 04/08/2026 03:18
- AZ Central retrieved 04/08/2026 03:18
- 12News retrieved 04/08/2026 03:18
- kvoa.com retrieved 04/08/2026 03:18
- weather.gov retrieved 04/08/2026 03:18
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