The same Santa Ana winds spreading wildfire across southern California are blowing the smoke over the Pacific Ocean, not into Arizona.
According to the department, Phoenix saw its highest smoke levels ... Over the last few days, Droppleman said, dust accumulated in the desert has been blowing all across the state.
Wind speeds around 10 miles per hour are ideal for dispelling pollution, but anything over 20 miles per hour will likely stir up dust. And with minimal rain since Aug. 22 in Phoenix, conditions on ...
A view of central Phoenix as an inversion traps air pollution and dust from thunderstorms in New Mexico on June 20, 2024.