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Wind gusts, blowing dust in the forecast across metro Phoenix

Cloudy skies framed by trees
Chelsey Heath/KJZZ
Cloudy skies in the West Valley on Aug. 16, 2023.

Storm activity and wind gusts of at least 35 miles per hour are expected later Tuesday for much of the Valley. The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a blowing dust advisory from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. over portions of the greater Phoenix area.

National Weather Service meteorologist Austin Jamison says storms may continue through the week but it’s less likely.

“We’re looking at more like 20% chance for the greater Phoenix area of storms for tomorrow afternoon and evening, versus 40% or 50% for this late afternoon and evening," Jamison said.

He also says it’s unclear if there will be any significant rainfall in the Valley.

Metro Phoenix forecast

Tuesday: High near 109. Heat index values as high as 112. A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 85.

Wednesday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 104 and low around 86.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 104 and a low around 88. A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 108 and low around 89.

Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 112 with a low around 90.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 109 and a low around 88.

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Jill Ryan joined KJZZ in 2020 as a morning reporter, and she is currently a field correspondent and Morning Edition producer.