Highlights
- A category five dust storm swept Phoenix late Monday night, bringing widespread blowing dust and high winds.
- Environmental officials issued a High Pollution Advisory as cloud cover trapped dust across the area Tuesday.
- Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, and Gilbert were among the locations affected, per corroborating reports.
- High temperatures between 108 and 112 degrees are forecast through the rest of the week, with increasing humidity.
A category five dust storm swept through the Phoenix area late Monday night, bringing widespread blowing dust and high winds that lingered into Tuesday, according to FOX 10 Phoenix. Environmental officials issued a High Pollution Advisory as cloud cover trapped blowing dust across the region.
The storm's reach extended across much of the metro, with AZ Central reporting that locations including Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert, Apache Junction, and Tempe Marketplace were among those impacted by dust and high winds. KTAR reported the storm pushed Phoenix air quality to extremes.
The Maricopa County air quality advisory covers PM10 particulate levels, coarse dust particles that can aggravate respiratory conditions. AZ Family reported high temperatures will stay between 108 and 112 degrees through the rest of the week, with increasing humidity expected to make conditions feel warmer. Afternoon storms in southeast Arizona could push additional dust into the Valley in coming days.
The Maricopa County air quality division issued a formal PM10 High Pollution Advisory for Tuesday, August 4. Residents with respiratory sensitivities are advised to monitor the ADEQ Phoenix forecast page for updated air quality readings.
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- Fox 10 Phoenix retrieved 05/08/2026 00:18
- AZ Central retrieved 05/08/2026 00:18
- ktar.com retrieved 05/08/2026 00:18
- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 05/08/2026 00:18
- Maricopa County retrieved 05/08/2026 00:18
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