Headline:
Blowing Dust Advisory issued April 13 at 1:17PM MST until April 13 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 1:17pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.
* WHERE...Northeast Cochise County mainly along Interstate 10 from
Willcox east to the New Mexico border.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Instruction:
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way
off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay
Alive'.
Area Description:
Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet including Douglas/Willcox
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ