Headline:
Dust Advisory issued March 29 at 8:56PM MST until March 29 at 9:45PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Dust Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 29, 2026 - 8:56pm
Expires:
March 29, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
Pinal County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 945 PM MST.
* At 855 PM MST, a wall of dust was along a line extending from 7
miles southwest of South Mountain Park to near Sun Lakes to near
San Tan Valley, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Less than two miles visibility with strong wind in excess
of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
* This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 163 and 198.
AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 173 and 177.
US Highway 60 between mile markers 209 and 213.
Locations impacted include...
Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Casa Grande, Apache Junction, Florence,
Coolidge, Sun Lakes, Queen Creek, San Tan Village Mall, San Tan
Valley, Seville, Florence Junction, Bapchule, and Olberg.
Instruction:
Blowing dust brings reduced visibility, leading to dangerous driving
conditions. If driving, avoid blowing dust if possible. If caught in
dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep
your foot off the brake.
Area Description:
Maricopa, AZ; Pinal, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender: