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Dry, Windy Pattern Settles In As Arizona Heats Up For The Weekend
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Status
Confirmed by an official source
Independent sources
5
First seen
Oct 1, 1:06 PM MST
updated Oct 29, 7:50 AM MST
Topic
Local News
What Happened
A severe storm hit Arizona with rain, wind and hail, The Arizona Republic reported. Meanwhile, heavy rain is possible as two storms head toward Arizona, according to KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5).
Written by our system from the sources below (5), version 55, Oct 29, 6:16 AM MST. Official warnings are never rewritten: they are quoted as issued.
- Heavy rain possible with two storms on the way to Arizona · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)
- Will rain spoil Halloween in Phoenix? Here’s the forecast · Phoenix New Times
- Arizona weather forecast: Rain, flash flood threat moving in for the weekend · KSAZ-TV
- Here's how much rainfall hit the Phoenix area this week · KPNX
- Severe storm hits Arizona with rain, wind and hail · The Arizona Republic
Sources · Copies Of One Story Count Once
Dry, windy pattern settles in as Arizona heats up for the weekend · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 1, 1:06 PM MST
Gusty winds, rising heat ahead for Phoenix area this weekend · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 2, 9:32 AM MST
Warm, breezy weekend ahead for Arizona before Valley temps climb next week · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 2, 9:39 PM MST
Breezy day expected in Arizona as temps warm up · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 4, 7:36 AM MST
Arizona weather forecast: Highs near 100 degrees before weekend cool down · KSAZ-TVOct 5, 7:29 AM MST
Winds taper off as temperatures climb to triple-digits for Phoenix area · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 5, 1:26 PM MST
Arizona weather forecast: Phoenix hits triple digits before widespread rain arrives in Arizona · KSAZ-TVOct 6, 8:31 AM MST
First Alert Days ahead in Phoenix area for storm chances · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 6, 10:01 PM MST
Arizona weather forecast: Rain chances, cooler weather expected this weekend · KSAZ-TVOct 7, 7:31 AM MST
Arizona weather forecast: Heavy rain and high winds expected across Arizona · KSAZ-TVOct 9, 7:45 AM MST
Big weather change ahead as storms, cooldown on the way to Arizona · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 9, 12:50 PM MST
First Alert Days issued as storms and cooler air move into Arizona · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 9, 9:34 PM MST
Weather updates: Wind-caused ground stop lifted at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport · KPNXOct 11, 9:58 AM MST
A few more showers, then Arizona cools down big time · The Arizona RepublicOct 11, 5:00 PM MST
Big temperature changes coming to Arizona · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 11, 9:49 PM MST
Arizona weather forecast: Scattered showers, strong winds hit Arizona as cold front approaches · KSAZ-TVOct 12, 7:39 AM MST
Here's how much rainfall hit the Phoenix area over the weekend · KPNXOct 12, 12:18 PM MST
Sky Harbor ground stop lifted as storms move across the Phoenix area · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 12, 2:24 PM MST
Arizona storm chances rise overnight: Here’s what to expect · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 12, 4:33 PM MST
Arizona weather forecast: Cold front brings wind, rain, and 70s to Phoenix · KSAZ-TVOct 13, 8:13 AM MST
Phoenix dries out this afternoon, breezes return late week · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 13, 9:41 PM MST
Arizona weather forecast: Cool temperatures give way to strong wind gusts across the state · KSAZ-TVOct 14, 7:33 AM MST
Warmer, windier days ahead for Arizona as rain fades out · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 14, 9:25 AM MST
Phoenix wind advisory: Here’s what to know about Friday’s gusts · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 14, 12:42 PM MST
Arizona weather forecast: High wind advisories, temperature drops in Arizona · KSAZ-TVOct 15, 7:57 AM MST
Will Phoenix see a dust storm Friday? Here’s what the wind forecast shows · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 15, 12:48 PM MST
Arizona weather forecast: A chance for rain this weekend · KSAZ-TVOct 16, 7:26 AM MST
Breezy weekend in Phoenix with a slight chance of showers · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 17, 7:52 AM MST
Next week brings a few rain chances to Phoenix area · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 17, 5:38 PM MST
Cool weekend in Phoenix gives way to warmer, then stormy week · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 18, 10:02 AM MST
Arizona thunderstorms possible this week: Here’s when · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 18, 3:51 PM MST
Arizona weather forecast: Scattered thunderstorms, severe winds head to Phoenix · KSAZ-TVOct 19, 7:45 AM MST
First Alert later this week for heavy rain, strong storms across Phoenix area · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 19, 1:02 PM MST
Arizona weather forecast: Heavy rain and severe storms approaching · KSAZ-TVOct 20, 7:47 AM MST
Arizona flood watch: Crews prepare as incoming storms bring hail and rain risk · KSAZ-TVOct 20, 4:32 PM MST
Severe storm hits Arizona with rain, wind and hail · The Arizona RepublicOct 20, 5:00 PM MST
Severe storms with damaging wind and hail possible in Arizona starting Wednesday · KPNXOct 20, 7:47 PM MST
Arizona weather forecast: Tornado warnings and heavy hail hit the High Country · KSAZ-TVOct 21, 7:52 AM MST
Strong storms, rain chances high across Arizona; tornado risk possible · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 21, 12:39 PM MST
Arizona weather forecast: Severe storms track north through Arizona with hail threat · KSAZ-TVOct 22, 7:57 AM MST
Early morning rain in the Valley follows hail, flooding across Arizona overnight · KPNXOct 22, 1:38 PM MST
Arizona weather forecast: Upper 70s expected with slim rain chances · KSAZ-TVOct 23, 7:38 AM MST
Here's how much rainfall hit the Phoenix area this week · KPNXOct 23, 3:13 PM MST
Arizona’s severe weather exits east: Here’s what changes for Phoenix · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 23, 4:41 PM MST
Warming trend in Phoenix area, snow in parts of northern Arizona Saturday evening · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 24, 7:08 PM MST
Rain returns this week for Phoenix metro; snow blankets the High Country · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 25, 5:45 PM MST
Arizona weather forecast: Warm week ahead before rain, storms return on Friday · KSAZ-TVOct 26, 7:02 AM MST
First Alert Weather Days for Arizona rain chances this Halloween weekend · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 26, 4:37 PM MST
Arizona weather forecast: Mid-80s warmth leads into a wet weekend storm pattern · KSAZ-TVOct 27, 7:22 AM MST
Wet holiday weekend ahead as storm systems approach Arizona · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 27, 9:33 AM MST
Rain chances increase, mostly dry Halloween for Phoenix area trick-or-treaters · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 27, 12:40 PM MST
Arizona weather forecast: Rain, flash flood threat moving in for the weekend · KSAZ-TVOct 28, 7:27 AM MST
Will rain spoil Halloween in Phoenix? Here’s the forecast · Phoenix New TimesOct 28, 9:30 AM MST
Phoenix area braces for Halloween weekend thunderstorms, possible flooding · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 28, 12:51 PM MST
Heavy rain possible with two storms on the way to Arizona · KPHO (Arizona's Family CBS 5)Oct 29, 5:36 AM MST
Arizona weather forecast: Flood watch issued as back-to-back storms target the state · KSAZ-TVOct 29, 7:50 AM MST
How It Unfolded
Official Confirmation
Dust Storm Warning
“Dust Storm Warning issued October 10 at 1:03PM MST until October 10 at 1:45PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ”
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Dust Storm Warning for... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 145 PM MST. * At 103 PM MST, a wall of dust was located along a line from near Luke AFB to 14 miles south of Maricopa, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Public reported. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel. * Locations impacted include... Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Tempe, Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, Casa Grande, El Mirage, Paradise Valley, Tolleson, Youngtown, Laveen, Sun Lakes and Cashion. This includes the following highways... AZ Route 87 between mile markers 153 and 162. AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 151 and 160. AZ Route 202 near mile marker 1...and between mile markers 10 and 11...and between mile markers 2 and 4... and between mile markers 45 and 48. AZ Route 101 between mile markers 10 and 17...and near mile marker 18. AZ Route 287 near mile marker 111. US Highway 60 between mile markers 135 and 144. AZ Interstate 17 between mile markers 195 and 204. AZ Route 51 near mile marker 1... and near mile marker 10...and between mile markers 2 and 9. AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 125 and 134. AZ Route 238 between mile markers 38 and 44. AZ Route 303 between mile markers 105 and 114. AZ Route 347 between mile markers 161 and 170.
Dust storms lead to dangerous driving conditions with visibility reduced to near zero. If driving, avoid dust storms if possible. If caught in one, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your foot off the brake. To report hazardous dust conditions, contact the National Weather Service, or your nearest law enforcement agency, who will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Phoenix AZ.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 10, 1:03 PM MST
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How We Decided
Oct 2, 5:31 AM MSTHeld: One source so far, and no official source confirms it yet.Oct 3, 8:28 PM MSTPublished: Two or more independent sources reported it.