FORECAST: Storms, blowing dust

Showers and thunderstorms are firing up across the high country and there is a chance that some of that monsoon action could make it down into the Valley tonight.

Extreme Heat Warning, Blowing dust possible tonight

By: Amber Sullins

PHOENIX — Powerful monsoon storms are moving into the Valley tonight.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for much of central and southern Arizona, including the Phoenix metro area, until 11 p.m. Watch out for damaging winds over 60 mph with some of these monsoon storms and heavy downpours that could lead to flooding.

A Blowing Dust Advisory is also in effect tonight for parts of central and southern Arizona, including the west and southeast Valley. Wind gusts over 45 mph are possible with visibility down to a mile or less in some locations.

If you see blowing dust while driving, remember "Pull aside, stay alive." Pull off to the right as far as you can, put your vehicle in park, keep your foot off the brake and make sure your lights are off. Wait there until the dust clears.

Our dangerous heat continues all week, too.

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect across much of central, southern and western Arizona through Sunday, as temperatures continue to top 110 degrees each day.

Up north, the lower elevations of the Grand Canyon are also under an Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday.

Due to the extreme heat, every day this week is an ABC15 Weather Action Day. Take action to protect yourself, your family and your pets from these dangerously hot temperatures.

Stay hydrated, limit your time outside between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and bring your pets inside too. If you must be outside, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning.