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Duststorm and smell of rain in far west valley. (Original Post)
marybourg
Jul 2023
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I think we have earned this relief..much needed rain..and temps have to be down at least
asiliveandbreathe
Jul 2023
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AZSkiffyGeek
(12,672 posts)1. Some serious gusts around ASU West
Almost knocked me off my feet trying to gather up the patio furniture.
Pouring pretty hard now too.
marybourg
(13,239 posts)2. Yes, just read your post, same time as mine.
No rain here yet, but I can smell it. My air purifier kicked into high gear, signifying dust. Im so excited, I dont think Ill be able to sleep for a while.
asiliveandbreathe
(8,203 posts)3. I think we have earned this relief..much needed rain..and temps have to be down at least
20 degrees...stay safe...
marybourg
(13,239 posts)4. Still waiting on the rain.
Lots of lightning, but no thunder. Actual cool gusts. Sometimes where I live is like a donut hole; rain all around and were dry.
mike_c
(36,414 posts)5. We felt it too. That was some wind!
Also west valley.
marybourg
(13,239 posts)6. But no rain.
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