PHOENIX (AZFamily) —A Red Flag Warning is in effect today (starting at 11 a.m.) for southern Arizona, including the Phoenix metro area. Gusts of 30-45 mph are possible, along with very low humidity.
This will make the fire danger extremely high, so please use caution. A Blowing Dust Advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for parts of southern Arizona, including areas just south of Phoenix like Queen Creek and Casa Grande.
Highs in the Valley will reach around 82 today, with the breeze picking up late morning into the afternoon. There will be a slight chance of showers this evening, primarily in the higher terrain just north and east of Phoenix and into the mountains…