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Arizona Storms and Strong Winds Hit Phoenix Area, October 12-16, 2026

A series of storm systems, rain showers, and wind advisories from NWS Phoenix swept across Arizona between October 12 and 16, 2026, bringing cooler temperatures, gusty winds, and possible blowing dust before drier weather returned.

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Oct 16, 4:20 PM abc15.com Strong winds create spooky problems for Halloween displays in Gilbert
Oct 16, 7:22 AM fox10phoenix.com Arizona wind advisory in effect with 45 mph gusts
Oct 16, 6:05 AM azfamily.com First Alert Day: Gusty winds strengthen, blowing dust to hit Arizona
Oct 16, 5:42 AM azcentral.com Why is it so windy today? See Phoenix weather forecast
Oct 15, 5:32 PM fox10phoenix.com Gusty weather in the Phoenix area
Oct 15, 12:48 PM azfamily.com Will Phoenix see a dust storm Friday? Here’s what the wind forecast shows
Oct 15, 10:41 AM kesq.com Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 10:23AM MST until October 16 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Oct 15, 7:57 AM fox10phoenix.com Arizona weather forecast: Highs near 90 in Phoenix before wind and rain system arrives
Oct 15, 7:51 AM fox10phoenix.com Arizona weather: Warm Thursday, strong weekend winds
Oct 15, 5:37 AM azfamily.com Blowing dust possible as strong winds move in across Arizona
Oct 15, 3:29 AM abc15.com MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Winds cranking up across Arizona
Oct 14, 12:33 PM azfamily.com Strong winds to blow through parts of Arizona Friday
Oct 14, 7:24 AM fox10phoenix.com Arizona forecast: Drier weather and strong winds
Oct 14, 5:51 AM azfamily.com Phoenix wind advisory: Here’s what to know about Friday’s gusts
Oct 14, 5:51 AM azfamily.com Warmer, windier days ahead for Arizona as rain fades out
Oct 14, 12:40 AM kesq.com Wind Advisory issued October 14 at 12:15AM MST until October 16 at 6:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Oct 13, 5:31 AM azfamily.com Rain moves through Phoenix area as temps cool down
Oct 12, 6:36 PM ktar.com Parts of metro Phoenix see showers before evening lull, overnight ramp up
Oct 12, 5:55 PM fox10phoenix.com Rain, storms, and cooler temps
Oct 12, 4:33 PM azfamily.com Arizona storm chances rise overnight: Here’s what to expect

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