The Brief
- Dust storms striking the Phoenix area reached Category 5 levels based on weight, wind speed, duration, and particulate matter.
- A lack of lingering wind gusts following recent storms trapped heavy dust over the metro area, causing poor air quality.
- Additional storms are possible, though expected rainfall this week could clear the remaining dust.
PHOENIX – Dust has been clinging to the air across Phoenix following strong dust storms in the last week, leading to poor air quality and the potential for more monsoon storms in the coming days.
What we know:
While conditions cleared up temporarily, meteorologists report that dust storms tend to pop up in the late evening. These storms typically originate in the Tucson and Pima County area before moving toward Phoenix.…