PHOENIX — Monsoon storms are developing across Arizona.
A dust storm warning was put into effect south of the Valley in Pinal County.
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Follow the latest updates of Monday’s storms below:
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FLIGHT DIVERTED DUE TO HABOOB 💨✈️
Allegiant Flight 2285 was forced to divert to Las Vegas because of the massive dust storm sweeping through the Valley. What an incredible sight!
📸: Heather Hibbeler #azwx pic.twitter.com/dS1wMk6tz8
— Jorge Torres (@JorgeTWeather) August 26, 2025
6:48 p.m.
Due to the current storm we are experiencing traffic light outages and downed trees across town.
Please avoid travel this evening due to dangerous conditions. If you must travel, please drive with caution as we are working diligently to restore lights and clear roadways.
— Gilbert Police Dept. (@GilbertPolice) August 26, 2025
6:25 p.m.
Sources tell ABC15 the monsoon storm damaged portions of the roof over Terminal 4 at Phoenix Sky Harbor. The Sky Train operations are currently stopped. Fire alarms have gone off at multiple locations. The FAA Tower was evacuated during this time.
ABC15 viewer Janet Whalen shared the following photo of damage at Sky Harbor.
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6:15 p.m.
About 57,000 customers are without power as monsoon storms sweep the Valley. Click here for more.
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5:29 p.m.
The FAA has issued a ground stop for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport until 6:30 p.m. due to the monsoon storms.
5:22 p.m.
🚨 Dust storm alert in Apache Junction! 🚨
If you’re on the road, please pull over, turn off your lights, and wait until it passes. Driving in low visibility is extremely dangerous. Stay safe, AJ! pic.twitter.com/8QWx4l7s1A
— Apache Junction, AZ (@AJCityAZ) August 26, 2025
5:15 p.m.
Dust storms are rolling into the East Valley, too. Again, you should NEVER drive into a dust storm. But if you’re on the road when one hits, PULL ASIDE, STAY ALIVE! pic.twitter.com/G6ysKKEzZ3
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 26, 2025
5:10 p.m.
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4:45 p.m.
A dust storm warning is in effect until 5:45 PM MST for I-10 near Avondale–Goodyear, AZ and I-10, I-17, US-60 near Phoenix–Mesa, AZ. pic.twitter.com/WfsUT5W2K8
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 25, 2025
4:30 p.m.
There’s currently reduced visibility on I-10 near Picacho Peak due to a dust storm. Do NOT drive into it.
You should NEVER drive into a dust storm, but if you encounter one and don’t have time to exit, remember to Pull Aside, Stay Alive!
Learn more at https://t.co/hSmGA4apfM. pic.twitter.com/eqbNyYEH9O
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 25, 2025
4:15 p.m.
A Dust Storm Warning has been issued, with reports of visibility as low as 50 feet. Be sure to use caution while on the road, pull aside stay alive. https://t.co/vZrRt642MX
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 25, 2025
2:25 p.m.
2:20 PM Radar Update: Strong to severe thunderstorms continue from Santa Cruz through western Pima. Storms over the Catalina/Rincons may move into the Tucson area over the next hour. Heavy rain, small hail, strong winds, and blowing dust possible with any storm. #azwx pic.twitter.com/NLiOj8GZp6
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) August 25, 2025
11:00 a.m.
Monday, August 25, 2025: Here is a simulation of the forecast radar loop for this afternoon and evening. Use as an approximate timing and coverage of how the showers and storms are expected to evolve. Expect strong winds, blowing dust and locally heavy rain. #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/Ba36DLXzb1
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 25, 2025
10:40 a.m.
HEAVY RAINFALL & FLASH FLOODING POSSIBLE IN SOUTHERN AZ TODAY
Southern AZ is expecting heavy rain today, with storms capable of dropping up to 2″/hour in some spots.
Certain areas, especially near the US-MX border, could see 1.5-2.5″ in short bursts, according to @NWSWPC ⛈️ pic.twitter.com/ja8d5FUzeE
— Jorge Torres (@JorgeTWeather) August 25, 2025
