PHOENIX — A lot of dust is still lingering the Valley after Monday night's dust storm.
An air quality alert is in effect and burn restrictions are in place to help prevent the pollution problem from getting worse. Do not burn wood or you could face a fine.
Monday night's dust storm ranked as a Category 5 on the new Phoenix Dust Storm Scale.
There have only been 5 Category 5 dust storms in the Phoenix metro area in the past 16 years.
We are also still tracking extreme heat across our state.
Our Extreme Heat Warning in the Valley remains in effect through at least Friday as temperatures top 110 degrees in Phoenix.
So, our ABC15 Weather Action Days continue as a reminder to take action to stay safe in this dangerous heat. Limit your time outside and drink plenty of water throughout the day. Bring your pets inside too, and never leave kids or pets in the car.
Monsoon storms will continue to impact eastern and southeastern Arizona for the rest of the week, with just a slight chance of isolated storms in the Valley.
More monsoon moisture will flow in over the weekend, increasing chances for storms over the weekend.
2026 Sky Harbor Rainfall to-date: 0.78" (-3.19" from average)
2026 Monsoon Rainfall to-date: 0.46" (-0.59" from average)
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Daily rainfall reports from all across the Valley can be found here.
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PHOENIX IS GETTING DRIER - LOWER RAINFALL AVERAGES NOW
Average Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 2.71" of rain
NEW Average Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 2.43" of rain
Average Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 8:03" of rain
NEW Average Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 7.22" of rain
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