The Brief
- A category five dust storm swept through the Phoenix area late Monday night, bringing widespread blowing dust and high winds that lingered into Tuesday.
- The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality issued a High Pollution Advisory for Phoenix as dust levels were expected to exceed federal health standards.
- Heavy cloud cover and a lack of rain kept the airborne dust trapped across the area, obscuring views of the downtown Phoenix skyline.
PHOENIX – The Papago Buttes area usually has a clear view of Downtown Phoenix, but that was not the case on Aug. 4.
“It’s very muggy and disgusting today,” said Emily, who lives in Phoenix.
The view from Loop 202 was hardly any less soupy.…