PHOENIX — A haboob is driving through the valley as a storm hits across Arizona Monday evening.
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for the Phoenix area due to strong runoff expected to pass through the area.
Strong winds of 30 to 40 mph and blowing dust will affect parts of Maricopa and Pinal counties until 8:45 p.m.
An SPS was issued for the Phoenix area due to the expected strong outflow through the Phoenix area. As the terrain continues to move northwest over the next few hours, strong winds of 30-40 mph and blowing dust will be the main impacts. #azwx https://t.co/GIH68fizN6
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 18, 2023
The Arizona Department of Transportation announced that the dust storm was heading toward State Route 60 in the East Valley.
This gives a good idea of the dust storm moving towards US 60 in the East Valley.
Don’t run into it with your car! pic.twitter.com/FgBPTsY3Qg
— Arizona Department of Transportation (@ArizonaDOT) July 18, 2023
A storm hit Tucson Monday night, bringing hail, high winds, heavy rain and dust.this is Third slowest day of the monsoon season It was used to record measurable rainfall in the Tucson area, according to the National Weather Service.
⛈️ 5:23 PM Radar Update: Several storms scattered across southern Arizona. A strong thunderstorm is heading northwest from the Tucson Metro, and another storm is heading northwest toward Oracle.
Hail, strong winds, localized downpours and dust have been reported. #azwx pic.twitter.com/zpDc4T1Xel
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 18, 2023
What should I do during a sandstorm?
point advise the driver Never drive into a sandstorm, and if you can’t get off the highway, follow these tips.
- slow down. Get off the road safely.
- Do not stop in the travel lane or emergency lane.
- Completely off the pavement.
- Turn off all lights including flashers.
- Please apply the parking brake.
- take your foot off the brake
- Please stay in the car with your seat belt fastened
- Wait for the storm to pass.
