PHOENIX — A Dust Storm Warning is in effect for parts of the Valley, as storms approach from the northwest.
Final update:
As of 7 p.m. small storm chances remain in the Valley. For more updates, check: https://www.abc15.com/weather/radar
5:35 p.m.
A palm tree fell across Fillmore Street near ASU as strong winds approached in the area.
How strong is the wind near @Cronkite_ASU ? That’s a palm tree that’s fallen across Fillmore Street pic.twitter.com/htcHMJ7rdq
— Paola Boivin (@PaolaBoivin) October 3, 2022
5:18 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning continues for Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert until 5:30 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Mesa AZ, Chandler AZ and Gilbert AZ until 5:30 PM MST pic.twitter.com/IQ08aaE58B
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) October 4, 2022
4:50 p.m.
Thousands of APS and SRP customers are without power as a strong storm pushes through the Valley.
4:27 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issues a dust storm warning until 5:30 p.m.
A dust storm warning is in effect until 5:30 PM MST for I-10 near Avondale--Goodyear, AZ and I-10 near Casa Grande, AZ and I-10 near Eloy, AZ and I-10, I-17, US-60 near Phoenix--Mesa, AZ. pic.twitter.com/QwWaYB0Zus
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) October 3, 2022
4:08 p.m.
A dust storm is moving towards Loop 202 in the East Valley.
The dust storm is moving toward the L-202 in the East Valley.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) October 3, 2022
Do NOT drive into this; if you're caught in it, pull over, turn off your lights and wait for it to pass.#azwx #pullasidestayalive #Aztraffic pic.twitter.com/cSeK6EC9NV
4:07 p.m.
Cars had to pull off to the side of the roadway as a dust storm caused low visibility near 83rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road.
THIS IS WILD @NWSPhoenix pic.twitter.com/noOG0Sar7N
— Kevin (@K3V1N) October 3, 2022
4:06 p.m.
Areas in north Phoenix are beginning to see damage from strong winds in the area.
4:05 p.m.
A dust storm can be seen approaching near Surprise City Hall.
The dust storm has rolled into Surprise. See conditions at City Hall at https://t.co/PUaVaKFyl4
— City of Surprise (@AZSurprise) October 3, 2022
Dust storms lead to dangerous driving conditions with visibility reduced to near zero. If you're caught in one, pull off the road, turn off your lights & keep your foot off the brake. pic.twitter.com/CI4QhzlNJq
3:47 p.m.
A dust storm approached Loop 101 in north Phoenix.
The dust storm is also rolling down L-101 in north Phoenix.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) October 3, 2022
Do NOT drive into this; if you're caught in it, pull over, turn off your lights and wait for it to pass.#azwx #pullasidestayalive pic.twitter.com/mF9Td9sb1c
3:39 p.m.
Dust storm warning for various parts of the Valley, 1/4 mile visibility expected in areas along with 50 mph wind gusts.
Dust Storm Warning until 4:15pm for Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, El Mirage, Paradise Valley, Tolleson, Youngtown Waddell, Laveen, Cashion and Sun City.
— Jorge Torres (@JorgeTWeather) October 3, 2022
1/4 mile visibility expected in these areas along with 50 mph wind gusts. @abc15 #azwx
3:37 p.m.
A dust storm warning is in effect until 4:15 for I-10 near Avondale, Goodyear and areas near I-17, US60 near Phoenix and Mesa.
A dust storm warning is in effect until 4:15 PM MST for I-10 near Avondale--Goodyear, AZ and I-10, I-17, US-60 near Phoenix--Mesa, AZ. pic.twitter.com/AHLisq1icS
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) October 3, 2022
3:27 p.m.
A special weather statement was issued for Phoenix, Glendale and Scottsdale until 4 p.m. for 40 mph winds.
A special weather statement has been issued for Phoenix AZ, Glendale AZ and Scottsdale AZ until 4:00 PM MST pic.twitter.com/5yyN0zXc32
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) October 3, 2022
