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Video shows monsoon as it blows through Ahwatukee

Jul 15, 2013, 5:57 PM | Updated: 5:58 pm

PHOENIX — A monsoon moved through Ahwatukee on Monday, bringing heavy rain and winds.

This video, taken by Jama Nacke, shows her backyard being drenched with rain.

The storm blew over a semi-truck on Interstate 10 and and there was nearly zero visibility on I-10 near Pecos Road and that some freeway signs were down, KTAR’s Bruce St. James reported.

The storm also brought a large dust cloud to Chandler and Ahwatukee.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for both Pinal and Maricopa counties that was effective until 5:55 p.m.

A lightning alert was issued at Sky Harbor Airport, meaning that lightning was spotted within 10 miles of the airport.

KTAR’s Newsroom contributed to this report.

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Video shows monsoon as it blows through Ahwatukee