Lightning, rain, blowing dust: Phoenix area sees monsoon weather roll in

PHOENIX - Monsoon weather made its way into the Valley with lightning, rain, wind and dust Monday night, the National Weather Service Phoenix office says.

At 9:15 p.m., a special weather statement was issued for central Maricopa and Pinal counties for "frequent lightning, localized heavy downpours, & gusty winds up to 50mph," which are expected through 12:15 a.m.

Blowing dust is also an issue, and NWS says visibility can be brought down to 1–3 miles. A Blowing Dust Advisory was issued for the southeast Valley through 10:15 p.m.

Measurable rain has been recorded in Sun Lakes, Chandler, Queen Creek and San Tan Valley, the Flood Control District said at 9:45 p.m.

Stay with us as we follow the storm.

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