Dust storm hits the Phoenix area during the monsoon season
Arizona has had a busy monsoon season and, with it, dangerous dust storms. On July 27, a wall of dust passed over Phoenix.
PHOENIX – with Arizona’s active monsoon season dangerous walls of dust over the state, obscuring the driver’s view and obscuring cars and houses.
The Arizona Department of Transportation says you should stop driving and turn off the lights if the dust gets too thick to see safely.
On Tuesday, parts of Arizona, including the Phoenix area, experienced a wall of dust and high winds.
Wind gusts of up to 80 km / h were felt in Chandler, Queen Creek and Mesa on Tuesday evening.
There have been isolated thunderstorms over the central part of the state, says the National Weather Service, but they went out after about two hours.
Dust storm over downtown Phoenix
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- Call 511 anywhere in Arizona or 1-888-411-ROAD (7623)
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Be prepared and stay safe during the monsoons
“Most of the residents of the valley know how fast and violent storms can move in and out, bringing with them high winds, dust, rain and flash floods. These storms can cause disruptions in services such as water, electricity and gas,” said Captain Ashley Losch of the Glendale Fire Department.
GFD reminds residents how to prepare and stay safe:
- Have flashlights with extra batteries ready.
- Have food that can be cooked without cooking or refrigeration.
- Have at least one liter of clean water available for each person in the household.
- Provide emergency power for anyone who needs power for a medical device.
- Have backup power for cell phones that don’t need charging.
- Have a first aid kit ready and accessible.
- Never drive into areas with running water; It takes less than 10 inches to wash away a car.
- Avoid flooded areas such as car washes.
- If the water rises, look for higher ground.
- Do not approach fallen power lines, the floor can be live up to 60 meters.
- Keep pets indoors during storms.
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